Christenson Transportation leaders join trucking advocacy day in Washington

Christenson Transportation President & CEO Don Christenson and Vice President RayVaun Christenson traveled to Washington, D.C., on Sept. 2, 2026, for the Truckload Carriers Association’s annual Call on Washington. The trip put the family-owned carrier in direct talks with lawmakers on trucking issues including infrastructure funding, truck size and weight limits, and drug and alcohol testing rules.

Why it matters: - Christenson Transportation used the TCA lobbying day to push for policies that affect driver safety, freight efficiency and day-to-day operating costs. - The visit also showed the company’s advocacy is moving into a second generation of leadership.

What happened: - President & CEO Don Christenson and Vice President RayVaun Christenson traveled to Washington, D.C., on Sept. 2, 2026. - The pair represented Christenson Transportation at the Truckload Carriers Association’s annual Call on Washington. - The father-and-son team joined other TCA members on Capitol Hill for meetings with members of Congress, staff and federal regulators. - Don Christenson and RayVaun Christenson met with members of Missouri’s congressional delegation and their staff. - The meetings included Rep. Sam Graves, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and Rep. Eric Burlison.

The details: - TCA’s Call on Washington is designed to let trucking leaders discuss legislation and regulations directly with federal policymakers. - This year’s agenda included infrastructure funding. - The meetings also focused on opposition to higher federal truck size and weight limits. - Drug and alcohol testing requirements were another major topic. - RayVaun Christenson said issues such as FMCSA modernization, truck weight, Delila’s Law and chameleon carriers affect drivers and the business every day. - Don Christenson said meeting the people who write industry laws matters for drivers, customers and the company. - Christenson Transportation has a long history of participation in TCA advocacy efforts. - The 2026 trip continued that tradition with a second generation of company leadership.

Between the lines: - The delegation’s focus suggests Christenson Transportation is prioritizing regulatory and safety policy, not just traditional business outreach. - By meeting Missouri lawmakers directly, the company is trying to influence rules that could shape trucking economics and enforcement for years. - The company’s family leadership structure gives its advocacy message a personal, long-term angle.

What's next: - Christenson Transportation is likely to stay active in TCA and other trucking association advocacy efforts. - The policy debates raised during the Washington visits are expected to continue in Congress and at federal agencies. - The company says it remains focused on safe and efficient freight transportation for shippers and drivers.

The bottom line: - Christenson Transportation is using Capitol Hill meetings to defend trucking priorities that affect safety, compliance and operating flexibility. For the company, advocacy is now part of the business strategy, not a one-off event.