Épisodes

  • OOIDA on English Proficiency, Visas & Trucking Policy Updates
    Aug 28 2025

    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’s response to recent safety concerns and their strong stance on enforcing language standards.

    Updates on work visas for truck drivers and the push to stop issuing non-domiciled CDLs.

    What these policy changes mean for professional drivers across the country.

    Stay informed, stay safe, and join the conversation about the issues that matter most to truckers.

    Learn more about OOIDA:

    Website ➝ https://www.ooida.com/

    Facebook ➝ / ooida

    Twitter/X ➝ / ooida

    YouTube ➝ / truckersooida

    Instagram ➝ / ooida_truckers

    Thanks for tuning in! You can catch our shows anytime on your favorite podcast app or listen on iHeartRadio using the links below.

    Nemo Nation: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ne...

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    We Should Write: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-we...

    Trucking with OOIDA: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-tr...

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    25 min
  • OOIDA Demands Action on Non-Domiciled CDLs
    Aug 21 2025

    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 affects safety and fairness on the road?

    Tune in for insights, advocacy, and the voice of independent drivers straight from the Hill.

    Follow OOIDA for updates:

    Website: https://www.ooida.com/

    Facebook: / ooida

    Twitter/X: / ooida

    YouTube: / truckersooida

    Instagram: / ooida_truckers

    Thanks for tuning in! You can catch our shows anytime on your favorite podcast app or listen on iHeartRadio using the links below.

    Nemo Nation: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ne...

    Road Gang Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ro...

    We Should Write: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-we...

    Trucking with OOIDA: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-tr...

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    26 min
  • FMCSA Shake-Up, Emissions Rollbacks & Driverless Truck Debate | Jay Grimes Joins Washington Trucking Week
    Aug 7 2025

    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.

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    28 min
  • OOIDA’s Collin Long Reacts to Derek Barrs’ FMCSA Appointment
    Jul 31 2025

    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.

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    26 min
  • OOIDA’s Collin Long Breaks Down Big Wins for Drivers
    Jul 24 2025

    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 straight from Capitol Hill. Collin also shares insights into Lewie Pugh’s recent visit to Washington and what drivers should know as new policy battles loom.

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    25 min
  • OOIDA’s Collin Long on FMCSA, Parking & Policy Shifts
    Jul 17 2025

    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 listeners a front-row seat to the legislative conversations shaping the future of trucking. Plus, a preview of OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh testifying before the U.S. Senate and why it matters to every trucker on the road.

    https://www.ooida.com

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    29 min
  • OOIDA on the Hill: Trucking Advocacy in Action” | Washington Trucking Week with Collin Long
    Jul 10 2025

    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 future of trucking. Whether it’s hours of service, speed limiters, or parking access, if it affects drivers, OOIDA is on it — and we’re talking about it.

    Stay informed. Stay involved. It's Washington Trucking Week.

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    25 min
  • Pro-Trucker Victory: DOT Delivers Big Wins for Drivers
    Jun 30 2025
    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 advocacy, the package includes long-awaited reforms that aim to cut red tape, reduce overregulation, and put more control back in the hands of America’s professional drivers. From logbook flexibility to hours-of-service reforms, this landmark announcement marks a major victory for OOIDA and the independent drivers they represent. Plus, Collin gives a behind-the-scenes look at how these wins came together in D.C.—and what truckers can expect next from the regulatory front.
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    27 min