Elaine Chao
- Trucking Regulation
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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