Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Trade association representing truck, tow, milk hauler, motor coach and moving companies (owners and officers).
Lobbying Interests:
Rules governing the administration and operation of the Department of Transportation, including Division of Motor Vehicles; Rules governing taxation in the Dept. of Revenue; Rules governing environmental regulations (clean air, water, stormwater runoff, etc.) within the Dept. of Natural Resources; Rules governing apprenticeship or other training requirements; workers' compensation & unemployment compensation; Rules governing the transportation of hazardous materials.
CEO Name:
Dan Johnson
Trade association representing truck, tow, milk hauler, motor coach and moving companies (owners and officers).
Lobbying Interests:
Rules governing the administration and operation of the Department of Transportation, including Division of Motor Vehicles; Rules governing taxation in the Dept. of Revenue; Rules governing environmental regulations (clean air, water, stormwater runoff, etc.) within the Dept. of Natural Resources; Rules governing apprenticeship or other training requirements; workers' compensation & unemployment compensation; Rules governing the transportation of hazardous materials.
CEO Name:
Dan Johnson
Contact
DJ
Dan Johnson
PO Box 44849
Madison, WI 53744
(608) 833-8200 x170
djohnson@witruck.org
http://www.witruck.org
PO Box 44849
Madison, WI 53744
(608) 833-8200 x170
djohnson@witruck.org
http://www.witruck.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 29
Relating to: impoundment of vehicles used in certain traffic offenses.
Bill Text and History
3/14/2025
First Communication Date
3/7/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
The Wisconsin Towing Association does not want to be responsible for storage and release of vehicles. Motor carrier companies who own the truck punished for the CMV driver who violates the speed limit resulting in impoundment of truck.
Relating to: impoundment of vehicles used in certain traffic offenses.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/14/2025
First Communication Date
3/7/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
The Wisconsin Towing Association does not want to be responsible for storage and release of vehicles. Motor carrier companies who own the truck punished for the CMV driver who violates the speed limit resulting in impoundment of truck.
Assembly Bill 271
Relating to: camera monitor systems as an alternative to mirrors for commercial motor vehicles.
Bill Text and History
5/20/2025
First Communication Date
5/20/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Camera monitoring systems in place of sideview mirrors on CMVs. Originally registered when it was LRB-2659 on 2/28/25
Relating to: camera monitor systems as an alternative to mirrors for commercial motor vehicles.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/20/2025
First Communication Date
5/20/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Camera monitoring systems in place of sideview mirrors on CMVs. Originally registered when it was LRB-2659 on 2/28/25
Senate Bill 82
Relating to: governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device.
Bill Text and History
2/28/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/28/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Mirror Eye Camera Monitoring System exemption in place of outside rear view mirrors.
Mirror Eye Camera Monitoring System exemption in place of outside rear view mirrors.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/28/2025
First Communication Date
2/25/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Allows for outside cameras on trucks instead of state mandated two outside rear view mirrors.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/28/2025
First Communication Date
2/25/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Allows for outside cameras on trucks instead of state mandated two outside rear view mirrors.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-0345 Recovery of damages for failure to wear a seat belt.
LRB-0345 Recovery of damages for failure to wear a seat belt.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/28/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Remove 15% cap on reduction of recovery for injuries and damage when not wearing a seat belt and leaves it up to a jury to decide the percentage.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/28/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Remove 15% cap on reduction of recovery for injuries and damage when not wearing a seat belt and leaves it up to a jury to decide the percentage.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
SB-82 Relating to restrictions on use or sale of motor vehicles and devices based on power sources.
SB-82 Relating to restrictions on use or sale of motor vehicles and devices based on power sources.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/28/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
SB-82: Prevents any state agency or local unit of government from banning the sale or use of vehicles or devices based on their power source.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/28/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
SB-82: Prevents any state agency or local unit of government from banning the sale or use of vehicles or devices based on their power source.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-1765 Liability exemption for optional equipment on a CMV
LRB-1765 Liability exemption for optional equipment on a CMV
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/28/2025
First Communication Date
2/25/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Provides immunity for not installing non-mandated optional equipment on a truck.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/28/2025
First Communication Date
2/25/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Provides immunity for not installing non-mandated optional equipment on a truck.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB- 1293/1
LRB- 1293/1
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/14/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Preventing restriction of use or sale of motor vehicles and devices based on power source.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/14/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Preventing restriction of use or sale of motor vehicles and devices based on power source.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
SJR-003 Proclaiming January 25 as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month
SJR-003 Proclaiming January 25 as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/17/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Support
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/17/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Support
LRB 1380: An operator of a vehicle used for a motor carrier that requires certain safety equipment on the vehicle does not make the operator (driver) an employee of the motor carrier versus being an independent contractor.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 1380: An operator of a vehicle used for a motor carrier that requires certain safety equipment on the vehicle does not make the operator (driver) an employee of the motor carrier versus being an independent contractor.
LRB 1380: An operator of a vehicle used for a motor carrier that requires certain safety equipment on the vehicle does not make the operator (driver) an employee of the motor carrier versus being an independent contractor.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/4/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/4/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
LRB - 3950 Removes reference to "registered weight" in definition of Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB - 3950 Removes reference to "registered weight" in definition of Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs)
LRB - 3950 Removes reference to "registered weight" in definition of Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs)
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/3/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/3/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-3116 : Setting an economic cap on non-economic damages for commercial vehicles
LRB-3116 : Setting an economic cap on non-economic damages for commercial vehicles
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/3/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/3/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
No certified reports found.
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.