522 inspections were carried out over several U.S. states and resulted in 78 drivers and 25 vehicles being placed out of service. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal…
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State Department Pledges Additional Funding to Support Nepal’s Flood Recovery
The department spokesperson said, “This funding announcement brings the United States’ total assistance to Nepal’s flood response and recovery efforts to more than $36 million.“ Under Secretary of…
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Transportation Department Invests in Small Shipyards
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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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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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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FAA Awards Grants to Upgrade U.S. Airport Infrastructure
$1.776 billion has been granted to forty-six U.S. states to assist with airport upgrades for safety, runway rehabilitations, and family-friendly enhancements. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that…
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FAA and DOT Announce State-of-the-Art Air Traffic Control Software
A contract has been awarded to Air Space Intelligence for cutting-edge technologies to improve flight scheduling and management. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator…
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Federal Transit Administration Opens Safety Review of Atlanta Transit System
The investigation will examine security measures, safety spending, and risk-reduction efforts at MARTA following incidents of violence. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) opened a safety investigation into the…
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