Elaine Chao Tagged Articles

John Gallagher, Washington CorrespondentWednesday, September 22, 2021

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C-suite revolving door: Is self-driving safety at risk?

Former government safety officials now have investments and profits to keep in mind as they help their companies chart a course for autonomous vehicles.

Trucking Regulation

John Gallagher, Washington CorrespondentWednesday, March 24, 2021

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Labor to DOT: Scrap Trump administration’s automated vehicles plan

Labor groups tell DOT that automated vehicle policy should not be based on industry self-regulation.

Regulatory Agencies

John Gallagher, Washington CorrespondentFriday, March 5, 2021

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Chao probe fallout: Concerns remain over freight project money

An investigation of the former DOT secretary highlights the need to restore trust in the federal infrastructure grant process.

Infrastructure

John Gallagher, Washington CorrespondentThursday, January 21, 2021

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Buttigieg: Raising gas tax ‘on the table’ to pay for infrastructure

Pete Buttigieg weighs in on infrastructure, trucking regulations and the Jones Act during a three-hour nomination hearing.

Trucking Regulation

John Gallagher, Washington CorrespondentMonday, January 11, 2021

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DOT lays out strategy for automated trucking

DOT Chief Elaine Chao announced a plan for autonomous vehicles on her last day at the department.

News

Clarissa Hawes, Senior Editor, Investigations and EnterpriseSaturday, January 9, 2021

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Trucking groups condemn Capitol violence

Trucking groups OOIDA, WSTA and ATA condemn the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol, call for truckers to focus on policy, not politics.

Trucking

Brian Straight, managing editor, Modern ShipperSaturday, January 9, 2021

The Daily Dash: Freight bulls running wild; Chao bids farewell

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.

Regulatory Agencies

John Gallagher, Washington CorrespondentFriday, January 8, 2021

Exclusive: Chao acknowledges COVID-19 challenges for transportation sector

DOT Secretary Elaine Chao emailed a farewell letter to employees on Friday detailing her resignation and COVID-19 challenges.

Trucking

Brian Straight, managing editor, Modern ShipperFriday, January 8, 2021

The Daily Dash: Chao steps down; safety groups concerned about HOS exemption

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…

Infrastructure

John Gallagher, Washington CorrespondentThursday, January 7, 2021

DOT chief Elaine Chao to resign

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao is first cabinet head to quit after storming of U.S. Capitol.