U.S. Department of Transportation

Trump administration seeks industry comment on Obama-era transportation document.

Action averts government shutdown, funds key infrastructure programs.

The loans would enable short line railroads to pay for rehabilitation projects.

Legislation demands OMB and HHS estimate rule publication date.

The Federal Railroad Administration is proposing all states address highway-rail grade crossing safety.

Trump administration divvies up 55 BUILD grants among 35 states

Werner, UPS Freight among initial companies participating in pilot.

Prioritizing high-risk motor carriers for interventions an added challenge.

Review prompted by lax processing of driver convictions.

Chief counsel Jim Mullen expected to take over as Acting Administrator on Oct. 28.

DOT safety group seeks comment on replacing rearview mirrors with cameras.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is working with the trucking industry to educate small fleets and owner-operators about advanced driver assistance systems that could reduce crashes and fatalities.

Company insists contractors are held to “high standards.”

Calls allegations she used her position to benefit family’s shipping business “false”.

Risks related to CSA program outlined in DOT oversight report.

Change could reduce congestion caused by accidents and inferior road design.

$7.5 million going to Virginia Tech will also help set industry guidelines.

Chao’s influence over budget cuts could also affect national security, lawmakers allege.

Puerto Rico getting 25% of money in wake of 2017 hurricanes.

Star Van Systems, with 55 dedicated Canada-Florida runs per week, had prepared for the worst, but now may get an uptick on southbound freight as the hurricane appears headed for Georgia.