U.S. Department of Transportation
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Driver issues
Driving schools seek DOT authority for CDL testing
Coalition says legislation would help ensure flow of new drivers.
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News
Food carriers stay hungry for special overweight permits
States allowing 100,000-lb. trucks making a difference for resupplies during COVID-19.
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News
Trump completes rollback of vehicle fuel efficiency standards
DOT’s final rule could mean millions fewer zero-emissions electric vehicles sold.
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Driver issues
Emergency HOS waiver expanded to include raw materials
Paper, plastic, other commodities now exempted for COVID-19 response.
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News
DOT awards rail infrastructure grants to states and localities
The $248.5 million in grant funding goes to support local and state projects.
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Air Cargo
DOT reassures Congress on COVID-19 response
Chao outlines five measures aimed at protecting passenger and cargo transportation.
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Infrastructure
North Jersey interchange worst truck bottleneck in U.S.
ATRI’s annual study finds significant congestion up 92% in five years.
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News
New Class I railroad safety mandate may get challenged
Labor attorney takes issue with allowing carriers to keep accident evidence from being used in court.
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American Shipper
Carriers and shippers call for long-term infrastructure funding
Response to DOT’s national freight strategy proposal reveals top concerns.
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Infrastructure
Trump demands protection for GPS-based transportation
Executive order establishes national policy to safeguard positioning and navigation services.
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