Washington Trucking Week

Washington Trucking Week


OOIDA on English Proficiency, Visas & Trucking Policy Updates

August 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 


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