エピソード

  • OOIDA’s Collin Long Reacts to Derek Barrs’ FMCSA Appointment

    OOIDA’s Collin Long Reacts to Derek Barrs’ FMCSA Appointment
    2025/07/31

    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.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    26 分
  • OOIDA’s Collin Long Breaks Down Big Wins for Drivers

    OOIDA’s Collin Long Breaks Down Big Wins for Drivers
    2025/07/24

    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.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    25 分
  • OOIDA’s Collin Long on FMCSA, Parking & Policy Shifts

    OOIDA’s Collin Long on FMCSA, Parking & Policy Shifts
    2025/07/17

    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
    続きを読む 一部表示
    29 分
  • OOIDA on the Hill: Trucking Advocacy in Action” | Washington Trucking Week with Collin Long

    OOIDA on the Hill: Trucking Advocacy in Action” | Washington Trucking Week with Collin Long
    2025/07/10

    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.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    25 分
  • Pro-Trucker Victory: DOT Delivers Big Wins for Drivers

    Pro-Trucker Victory: DOT Delivers Big Wins for Drivers
    2025/06/30
    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.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    27 分
  • Should Truckers Be Tested on English? OOIDA’s Collin Long Responds

    Should Truckers Be Tested on English? OOIDA’s Collin Long Responds
    2025/06/27
    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 exams from being administered in any language other than English.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    27 分
  • Budget Battles & EV Rule Rollbacks

    Budget Battles & EV Rule Rollbacks
    2025/06/13
    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 possible Trump administration, Collin offers sharp insight into the legislative and regulatory shifts that matter most to drivers. Tune in for the latest OOIDA perspectives, updates from D.C., and how these decisions could affect your business behind the wheel. Stay informed, stay independent. Follow OOIDA for more updates:
    続きを読む 一部表示
    28 分