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USDOT Withholds $40 Million from California Over English Proficiency “Rule Rebellion”

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced that it will withhold more than $40 million in federal highway safety funds from California for failing to enforce national English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards for commercial truck drivers.

DOT suspends federal funding in New York amid civil rights review

U.S. DOT announces interim final rule banning race- and sex-based contracting requirements in federal grants. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a statement declaring an Interim Final Rule (IFR) that prohibits contracting requirements based on race and sex within federal grant programs, reaffirming its commitment to civil rights and the responsible use of […]

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week: U.S. Launches Pilot Programs to Improve Drivers’ Quality of Life

During this year’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the launch of two pilot programs designed to transform working conditions for truck drivers

Hidden Radios in Highway Solar Infrastructure: DOT Issues Cybersecurity Warning for U.S. Roads

USDOT Launches ARPA-I Ideas Challenge Offering Up to $1 Million for Transformational Transportation Technologies

Zoox Becomes First to Test Fully Autonomous, U.S.-Built Vehicles on Public Roads Under NHTSA Exemption

Transforming trucking: USDOT and FMCSA roll out major industry updates

The USDOT and FMCSA have started to implement a series of key reforms aimed at reducing regulatory burdens and improving working conditions for truck drivers. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), under the leadership of Sean Duffy, has begun implementing new measures aimed at improving the transportation industry and addressing the recurring issues that affect […]

BUILD: $488 million in infrastructure grants

The Department of Transportation stated that the BUILD program is intended to leave a lasting legacy. On July 15, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy announced the allocation of 30 infrastructure grants totaling $488 million. These investments — ranging from truck parking facilities to bridges, highways, and multimodal projects — aim to improve travel safety and […]

Federal audit targets non-domiciled CDL licenses

The initiative directs the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to review how states are managing these special licenses. U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, has announced the launch of a nationwide audit into state-level practices regarding the issuance of Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs), as part of what he has dubbed the “Pro-Trucker Regulatory […]

Truckers blast regulations as USDOT calls for feedback

Hundreds of public comments reveal industry frustration over rules deemed ineffective and harmful. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) received nearly 300 public comments after opening a call to review existing transportation regulations, as part of an executive order issued by the Trump Administration. The order mandates that for every new regulation proposed, at least […]