New guidance affects labor certification applications for foreign commercial motor vehicle operators. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued new guidance requiring foreign workers in commercial motor vehicle…
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NTSB Holds Hearing on UPS Louisville Plane Crash
The cargo plane killed a total of 15 people after its engine fell off the wing during takeoff. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a two-day hearing…
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Transportation Department Opens $3B Bridge Grant Program
Federal funding initiative supports bridge repairs, rehabilitation, and planning projects nationwide. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that $3 billion would be made available through the Federal Highway…
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FAA Proposes New Drone Restrictions Around Critical Infrastructure Sites
The rule would allow designated facilities to request no-fly zones for drones based on safety and security concerns. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a new rule that…
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Transportation Secretary Reports Progress on Francis Scott Key Bridge Rebuild
The bridge received an updated budget and timeline after Secretary Duffy’s intervention. Secretary Sean Duffy has announced a status update on the funding for a bridge rebuild in…
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FTA Invests in U.S. Ferry Infrastructure
Applications are open to companies interested in helping to expand water-based infrastructure. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will invest $657…
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Federal Program Invests in Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Modernization
The funding supports repairs and safety upgrades for aging local distribution systems. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced $98 million in funding for projects directed…
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FAA Proposes Fines Against Airlines Over Drug and Alcohol Testing Noncompliance
Allegations involve incomplete follow-up procedures after positive drug and alcohol tests. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed civil penalties against two airlines over alleged violations of drug…
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MARAD to Invest $35 Million in Shipyard Revitalization
The administration grants are for upgrades to equipment, facilities, and workforce training. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced that the Maritime Administration (MARAD) will award $35 million…
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DOT and FAA Announce New Safety Measures Between Helicopters and Airplanes
Policy shifts air traffic control procedures from visual separation to radar-based spacing U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford recently announced safety…
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