Washington Trucking Week

Join Jimmy Mac for the latest from Washington Trucking Week with Collin Long, Director of Government Affairs at the Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA). They discuss FMCSA’s recent crackdown on non-compliant training schools, the 30-day compliance window, and the potential impact on professionalism and safety in the trucking industry. Collin also shares insight into US DOT actio...

Jimmy Mac covers the latest trucking news from Capitol Hill during Washington Trucking Week with Bryce Mongeon, Director of Legislative Affairs for the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA). Bryce explains the recent ICE arrest of an illegal-immigrant trucker from Uzbekistan who allegedly had terror ties and used a non-domiciled commercial driver’s license. He also discusses devel...

On this edition of Washington Trucking Week, host Jimmy Mac talks with Collin Long, Director of Government Affairs for the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA). They discuss the recent developments surrounding non-domiciled CDLs and what the pause on the Trump Administration’s Interim Final Rule means for drivers and carriers. Collin explains where things stand in Washington, wha...

On this episode of Washington Trucking Week with host Jimmy Mac, we’re joined by Lewie Pugh, Executive Vice President of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA). Lewie dives into the latest headlines from the Hill — including the U.S. Department of Transportation’s crackdown on CDL mills and recent coverage challenging the long-debated “driver shortage” myth. OOIDA has long advo...

On this week’s edition of Washington Trucking Week on Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac welcomes Jay Grimes, Director of Federal Affairs for the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), for a deep dive into the latest trucking news coming out of Washington, D.C. Jay shares OOIDA’s perspective on non-domiciled CDLs following the recent deadly crash in California, and the organization’s...

In this week’s edition of Washington Trucking Week on Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac sits down with Collin Long, Director of Government Affairs for the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), to discuss the latest developments from Capitol Hill that affect America’s truckers. Topics include: Non-Domiciled CDL Integrity Act (H.R. 5688) introduced by Rep. David Rouzer (R-NC), aimed...

This week on Road Gang Radio, Jimmy Mac talks with Bryce Mongeon, Director of Legislative Affairs at the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), for the latest news from the hill during Washington Trucking Week. Discussion topics include: Rep. Rouzer’s Non-Domiciled CDL Integrity Act (H.R. 5688) — what this bill could mean for truck drivers and the industry. Senator Lummis’ Connor’...

It’s Washington Trucking Week on Road Gang Radio with host Jimmy Mac, bringing you the latest updates straight from Capitol Hill. This week, Collin Long, Director of Government Affairs at the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), joins the show to break down two major developments from Washington that every trucker needs to know about: The confirmation of Derek Barrs as the new F...

It’s time for another edition of Washington Trucking Week on Nemo Nation Radio with host Jimmy Mac and guest Collin Long, Director of Government Affairs at the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA). This week, we take a look at the latest news from Capitol Hill and what it means for professional drivers: FMCSA to Truck Drivers: “Common Sense is Back on the Table” Land Line reports...

In this edition of Washington Trucking Week on Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac talks with Bryce Mongeon, Director of Legislative Affairs at the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA). Bryce shares the latest updates from Capitol Hill and what truckers need to know, including: A bill to protect drivers from predatory lease-purchase agreements A preview of the upcoming GBATS (Guilty...

In this edition of Washington Trucking Week on Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac is joined by Jay Grimes, Director of Federal Affairs for OOIDA (Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association) to break down the latest trucking news from Capitol Hill. Jay was on hand with OOIDA President Todd Spencer at the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Trucker Appreciation Week event in New Jersey, where Trans...

On this edition of Washington Trucking Week on Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac welcomes Jay Grimes, Director of Federal Affairs at the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), for an update on the latest trucking news from Capitol Hill. We cover: Broker transparency – timeline update Truck parking progress and challenges Truck Driver Appreciation Week – how Congress can show real su...

On this edition of Washington Trucking Week, host Jimmy Mac is joined by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) to dive into the latest news from Capitol Hill impacting America’s truckers. OOIDA Calls on Governors OOIDA is urging governors to stop issuing non-domiciled CDLs. Why this matters and how it affects safety and compliance for professional drivers. Truckers’ Highway Bi...

On this week’s edition of Washington Trucking Week, host Jimmy Mac is joined by Collin Long, Director of Government Affairs at the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), for an in-depth look at the latest trucking news from Capitol Hill. Topics include: The USDOT and Secretary Sean P. Duffy’s call for states to enforce English proficiency requirements for commercial drivers. OOIDA...

Road Gang Radio with host Jimmy Mac dives into the latest trucking policy news from Washington, D.C. This episode features Lewie Pugh, Executive Vice President of OOIDA (Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association), discussing OOIDA’s urgent call for action regarding non-domiciled CDLs. What does this mean for American truckers? Why is OOIDA pushing back? And what should drivers know about how...

This week on Washington Trucking Week with host Jimmy Mac, we’re joined by Jay Grimes, Director of Federal Affairs at OOIDA, to break down three major developments in trucking policy straight from Capitol Hill and the regulatory front lines.

This special edition of Washington Trucking Week is hosted by Lindsay Lawler and Jimmy Mac, featuring a phone-in conversation with Collin Long, Director of Government Affairs for OOIDA. The big topic? The official appointment of Derek Barrs as the new permanent FMCSA Administrator—a move that could shape the future of federal trucking policy.

Road Gang Radio welcomes Collin Long, Director of Government Affairs at the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), for a deep dive into the latest policy wins and advocacy efforts during Washington Trucking Week. From the official rescinding of the federal speed limiter rulemaking to OOIDA's direct messages to the Senate, this conversation covers the biggest regulatory updates str...

Live from the Hill, it’s Washington Trucking Week on Road Gang Radio. Host Jimmy Mac sits down with Collin Long, Director of Government Affairs at OOIDA, for a timely update on the biggest issues facing drivers at the federal level. From OOIDA’s support of Sue Lawless Barrs as the next FMCSA Administrator to truck parking taking center stage in multiple congressional hearings, Collin gives listene...

It’s Washington Trucking Week on Road Gang Radio, and host Jimmy Mac is joined by Collin Long, Director of Government Affairs for the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), for a pulse check on Capitol Hill. From behind-the-scenes conversations to frontline battles for drivers’ rights, Collin brings the latest updates on legislation, regulations, and advocacy efforts shaping the f...

This week on Washington Trucking Week, host Jimmy Mac welcomes back Collin Long, Director of Government Affairs at OOIDA, to break down one of the most significant policy wins for truckers in recent years. Collin unpacks the details behind U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy’s Pro-Trucker Package, unveiled as part of President Trump’s latest Executive Order. Backed by OOIDA’s persistent ad...

This week on Washington Trucking Week, Jimmy Mac sits down with Collin Long, Director of Government Affairs at OOIDA, to discuss one of the most talked-about trucking bills in D.C.—The Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act, introduced by Senator Roger Marshall. The bill would require all CDL applicants to pass an English proficiency test before getting licensed and would prohibit CDL ex...

This week on Washington Trucking Week on Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac checks in with Collin Long, Director of Government Affairs for OOIDA, to break down the latest developments from Capitol Hill that impact truckers nationwide. From the Senate’s decision to drop an “unnecessary” motor carrier fee from its budget proposal to potential changes in California’s electric vehicle regulations under a...