16 foot blind spot ahead of bumper danger to children On Friday, Senator Richard Blumenthal published a statement advocating for the National Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to address…
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Transportation Secretary Co-Hosts Freight Logistics Meeting
The event seeks to strengthen the domestic supply chain. On Wednesday, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and Port Envoy General Stephen Lyons hosted a meeting for Freight Logistics…
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Secretary Buttigieg Discusses Airline Regulation Updates
Rules proposed by DOT last week are being deliberated. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke on Monday about his department’s current perspective on airline regulation. Record numbers of flight…
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DOT Provides Loan for Louisiana Highway Development
$86.6 million for 2.4 miles of interchange The Department of Transportation announced this week that they will be loaning $86.6 million for the funding of Louisiana’s fourth infrastructure…
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Transportation Department Funds Veteran Truck Driving Programs
$3.1 million awarded to colleges and training institutes. The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced that $3.1 million in grants is being…
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Legislation Would Guarantee Refunds for Canceled Flights
Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts says, “Enough is enough.” Legislation was introduced Monday in both the House and Senate that would require airlines to provide cash refunds to…
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DOE Announces $96 Million for Vehicle Electrification
For more charging stations and affordable electric vehicle technology. The Department of Energy announced a $96 million funding opportunity last week with the goal of helping decarbonize domestic…
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President Appoints Presidential Emergency Board
Executive board to assist in negotiations between freight rail carriers and unions. President Joe Biden issued an executive order appointing a Presidential Emergency Board (PEB) to aid in…
Read MoreDOT Announces $573 Million for Updated Railroad Crossings
Secretary commends safety efforts as part of Railroad Crossing Elimination Program. The Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity last week, making $573 million in…
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NHTSA Finds 400 Auto-Pilot Driving Crashes
Emerging trends and lack of data have the administration concerned. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released statistics showing that 400 crashes in the last 10…
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