Senate Committee to Consider Transportation Nominees May 20
President Donald Trump’s nominees for senior posts at the U.S. Department of Transportation will be considered by the Senate Commerce Committee on May 20.
Joel Szabat Nominated for Senior USDOT Role
The Trump White House on April 20 announced the president’s intent to formally nominate Joel Szabat to be undersecretary of transportation for policy.
Airlines Ordered to Refund Cost of Flights Canceled by Virus
Airlines must fully refund airfare to passengers whose flights have been canceled during the outbreak of COVID-19, the U.S. Transportation Department ordered on April 3.
DOT Unveils Interactive Map to Promote Infrastructure Investment
The U.S. Department of Transportation recently unveiled an interactive map depicting federal investment in major infrastructure projects in underserved rural and urban communities.
Federal Watchdog Recommends Congress Improve Freight Infrastructure Grants
In a report raising concerns about the U.S. Department of Transportation’s management of infrastructure grants popular among state officials, the Government Accountability Office recommended Congress reform the program.
Trucking Leaders, Administration Chiefs to Address Key Industry Issues at MCE
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta are among the speakers who will address key industry issues at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 21-25 in Orlando, Fla.
October 12, 2017DOT Seeks Comment on Review of Regulations, Including ELD Mandate, Driver Training
US DOT Grants $40 Million in Relief Funds to Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico will receive $40 million in federal relief funds to repair damage wrought by Hurricane Maria.
Diesel Dips 1.6 Cents
The U.S. average retail price of diesel fell 1.6 cents to $2.786 a gallon as efforts to resupply fuel networks in areas struck by recent hurricanes continued, experts said.
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Announces Updated Guidance for Automated Vehicles
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao on Sept. 12 unveiled updated federal guidance for automated driving systems for industry and states that want to deploy self-driving vehicles.