Wisconsin truck drivers are vital to state’s freight plan
No one knows better than truckers what it takes to move freight from Point A to Point B and the countless headaches from failing and outdated infrastructure. More importantly, truckers know what needs to change and how to fix it.
This is one of those opportunities for truck drivers and other industry stakeholders to share their problems and solutions as the Wisconsin Department of Transportation considers updates to its freight plan.
WisDOT said comments from affected stakeholders are crucial to integrating freight considerations into future construction projects and to prioritizing funding for future freight-related projects.
These future investments will allow Wisconsin to remain competitive in the global marketplace, state transportation officials said.
The state’s freight advisory committee will be consulted throughout the process, according to the draft of the 2027 public involvement plan.
Driving impactful industry change starts with those behind the wheel, OOIDA says on its Fighting For Truckers website.
“These states want to hear from truckers,” OOIDA Executive Vice President Lewie Pugh said during an April appearance on Trucking with OOIDA. “We all have phones and the internet, send them a quick email or maybe make a call while you’re out on the road. If you build that relationship, you’ll be surprised how many of these state DOT folks use you as a resource.”
Feedback on the Wisconsin freight plan can be submitted by:
Email: freight@dot.wi.gov
Phone: 608-267-4541
Mail:
Freight Program Officer
4822 Madison Yards Way
S603.05
Madison, WI 53705
We’re seeking comments on the 2027 State Freight Plan’s draft Public Involvement Plan (PIP). WisDOT updates the State Freight Plan every four years so that it accurately reflects, considers and addresses the state’s current and future freight needs. pic.twitter.com/3EYrMI48zz
— Wisconsin DOT (@WisconsinDOT) June 2, 2026
Wisconsin updates its state freight plan every four years. This update is expected to be completed in the summer of 2027.
A timeline and more information about the freight plan are available on the WisDOT website.
Texas is also in the process of updating its freight plan.
Truck drivers can complete an online survey to provide their input for the Texas Department of Transportation.
Without reliable transportation and distribution of freight, including raw materials, intermediate and final goods, the Texas economy would come to a stop, TxDOT said. LL