The federal government seeks to support the development of the small shipyard ecosystem in the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy announced that $35.1 million in funds from the Maritime Administration (MARAD)…
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Transportation Secretary Unveils New Radar at Newark Liberty Airport
Secretary Duffy says that they are making “real safety and efficiency enhancements at one of our nation’s busiest airports.” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration Administrator…
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FMCSA Takes Steps to Codify English Proficiency Requirements for Truckers
Over 26,000 drivers have already been removed from the nation’s roads for failing to pass English Language Proficiency requirements. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the Federal Motor…
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FAA Requires Inspections of Boeing 737 Max Jets
The agency is concerned about the safety risks posed by incorrectly installed seats on these airplanes. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a notice of proposed rulemaking for an…
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FRA Announces Modernization of Railway Noise Emission Standards
New noise standards have been approved for trains traveling between 160 and 220 miles per hour, intended to support high-speed rail in the U.S. The U.S. Department of…
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DHS and DOT Announce Results of Operation Highway Shield
The three-day operation conducted at the end of July supported ongoing efforts to remove unqualified truck drivers from U.S. roads. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and…
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President and Transportation Secretary Announce Dulles Renovation Plans
The $20 billion budget is intended to make necessary renovations to the airport. President Donald Trump and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced plans this week for the renovation…
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Transportation Department Launches New Initiative Using AI for Infrastructure Modernization
Assistant Secretary Oz hopes that AI will provide a “single, solvable mathematical equation” to transportation issues. The Department of Transportation (DOT) is launching an initiative to utilize artificial…
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Transportation Secretary Announces Advances in Civil Supersonic Flight
FAA is proposing regulatory changes for noise reduction from sonic booms. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy announced the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) proposed regulatory changes to…
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DOT and DHS Partner to Address CDL School Fraud
The joint operation seeks to stop illegal Commercial Driver’s Licensing practices. The Departments of Transportation and Homeland Security are jointly conducting an operation to address fraudulent and illegal…
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