The California Trucking Association’s chief lobbyist has opened a lobbying firm.
Chris Shimoda, CTA’s now-former SVP of government affairs, is principal and CEO of newly launched Shimoda Government Strategies, he announced on LinkedIn last week.
He will continue to work with the nation’s largest state trucking association as principal lobbyist and regulatory affairs consultant, according to the post.
“With nearly two decades of experience at the crossroads of legislation, regulation, politics, and policy in California, we specialize in crafting strategic, results-driven solutions for your Government Affairs needs,” Shimoda wrote on LinkedIn.
“Our expertise spans transportation, supply chain & logistics, labor, energy, and environmental policy—earning us a national reputation for tackling complex challenges head-on,” he added.
Shimoda has worked for the state trucking group, which boasts more than 1,000 members, for more than 15 years. He started with the association as manager of safety policy in 2009 before becoming its manager of environmental affairs, policy director and VP of governmental affairs. Shimoda was promoted to SVP in November 2021.
Alongside other state and national trucking leaders, Shimoda has been among the most vocal opponents and closest monitors of the California Air Resources Board’s efforts to require the industry to adopt zero-emission trucks.
His new firm offers legislative services including bill tracking, coalition building and advocacy, according to its website.
As CTA’s principal lobbyist and regulatory affairs consultant, “I'll have the privilege of continuing to work with many longtime friends and colleagues in the trucking industry,” Shimoda wrote.
