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April 5, 2024

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Release Date for New AEB Rule Projected for April 2024

This month, the U.S. Department of Transportation is anticipated to reveal a final rule mandating automatic emergency braking systems on heavy trucks. According ...

February 12, 2024

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USDOT Hammers Down on Human Trafficking

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently underscored collaborative anti-human trafficking efforts across various transportation modes. Secretary Pete Buttigieg emphasized the Transportation Leaders Against Human ...

January 29, 2024

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Maintenance Language in Lease Agreements Under Review by DOT

An appointed task force from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is currently scrutinizing maintenance provisions within lease-purchase agreements, asserting that these clauses may ...

January 9, 2024

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Annual TRB Conference Sees DOT Secretary Buttigieg as Headliner

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is set to headline the annual Transportation Research Board meeting, a gathering of stakeholders, academics, and experts addressing various challenges ...

January 8, 2024

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Nationwide Transportation will be Improved by USDOT

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has taken a significant step in advancing transportation innovation by establishing the Transforming Transportation Advisory Committee (TTAC). This ...

December 13, 2023

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FMCSA Updates Sexual Assault Policy, Strives to Better Protect Victims

The Department of Transportation (DOT) asserted its authority on Dec. 7 through the issuance of an updated enforcement policy notice. The notice serves “to ...

November 30, 2023

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Virginia’s I-64 Express Lanes Receive $141 Million from USDOT

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) debuted a significant development for America’s roads and byways: the Build America Bureau is extending a $141 million ...

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May 18, 2023

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Transportation Safety Systems Remain Secure Despite DOT Data Breach Impacting 237,000 Workers

A data breach has hit the U.S. Transportation Department, specifically its administrative systems. However, the preliminary inquiry found that only software used for employee ...