Former government safety officials now have investments and profits to keep in mind as they help their companies chart a course for autonomous vehicles.
Labor groups tell DOT that automated vehicle policy should not be based on industry self-regulation.
An investigation of the former DOT secretary highlights the need to restore trust in the federal infrastructure grant process.
Pete Buttigieg weighs in on infrastructure, trucking regulations and the Jones Act during a three-hour nomination hearing.
DOT Chief Elaine Chao announced a plan for autonomous vehicles on her last day at the department.
Trucking groups OOIDA, WSTA and ATA condemn the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol, call for truckers to focus on policy, not politics.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, the freight bull market shows no signs of slowing; Chao says goodbye; and trucking continues to add jobs.
DOT Secretary Elaine Chao emailed a farewell letter to employees on Friday detailing her resignation and COVID-19 challenges.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao has resigned. Plus, safety groups are concerned about an HOS exemption for ag haulers, and a worker classification rule could be scrapped.
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao is first cabinet head to quit after storming of U.S. Capitol.
The rule is designed to ease testing delays and eliminate inconvenience and expense for new drivers.
Safety requirements established for potential shipping hazards.
Big-city Mayors Garcetti and Emanuel are receiving much of the speculation for DOT secretary.
National freight “outlook” is significant for states, municipalities and companies that may want federal money for rail or other transport projects.
“Tom Hanks’ work throughout his career reflects a deep respect for those who serve.”
Agency estimates $4 billion in cost savings from hours-of-service changes.
15.6 million masks from FEMA going out to trucking, maritime, rail sectors.
FMCSA’s Mullen scheduled to meet with White House officials, according to source.
Freight haulers across transport modes join effort to raise awareness.
Paper, plastic, other commodities now exempted for COVID-19 response.
Chao outlines five measures aimed at protecting passenger and cargo transportation.
ATRI’s annual study finds significant congestion up 92% in five years.
Fifteen projects net funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration.
Parcel drivers join long-haul colleagues in training to bolster community safety.
New agency programs require wireless capacity that FCC wants to reallocate
Road, rail, port environmental permits to be completed in two years.
U.S. DOT Secretary Elaine Chao touts agency collaboration and leadership in AV research and development.
Werner, UPS Freight among initial companies participating in pilot.
First-of-its-kind FAA approval allows company to expand beyond medical deliveries.
Calls allegations she used her position to benefit family’s shipping business “false”.
$7.5 million going to Virginia Tech will also help set industry guidelines.
Chao’s influence over budget cuts could also affect national security, lawmakers allege.
Puerto Rico getting 25% of money in wake of 2017 hurricanes.
Mala Parker says she’ll work to modernize U.S. roads and bridges.
Dickson will take on oversight of Boeing 737 MAX grounding.
New categories to be added to types of crashes deemed “not preventable.”
Ports receive 15% of grant program typically used for surface projects.
House committee urges “national strategy” to address the issue
Top DOT official ranks HOS #1 on freight priority list.
Support for proposal split between large and small carriers.
Feds have exempted Wing Aviation from a block of regulations clearing way for an operating permit.
FedEx Freight, J.B. Hunt, Schneider National among companies with the most non-preventable accidents identified so far by FMCSA.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao announced that the Department of Transportation has sent an hours of service (HOS) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval.
DOT chief Elaine Chao today called on manufacturers and Silicon Valley to help instill public confidence in the safety of autonomous vehicle technology.
