DOT Archives - Truck Drivers USA

The DOT has proposed a temporary update to drug-testing regulations, addressing the delay in oral fluid drug testing. This amendment offers a short-term solution by requiring directly observed urine collections in scenarios where oral fluid tests are mandated but unavailable. Learn more about the proposal and how it impacts trucking regulations.

December 12, 2024

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DOT Introduces Temporary Update to Drug-Testing Regulations

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed a temporary amendment to its drug-testing regulation. This change focuses on situations where oral fluid drug ...

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 ...