WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined Aeroflot, a carrier based in Russia, for violating the Department’s expanded airline passenger protection rules, which took...

PHMSA Proposes Streamlining Fireworks Approval Process.  The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to...

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined Aerolineas Argentinas $50,000 for violating the Department’s new rule on full-fare advertising by failing to include government...

Maritime Administrator David Matsuda hosted approximately 125 area high school students onboard the Baltimore-based federal merchant ship, the Cape Washington, to highlight maritime...

Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Releases Guidance for Developing State Rail Plans.  FRA’s Draft State Rail Plan Guidance, which was announced in the Federal Register on...

WASHINGTON - U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the launch of the Freight Policy Council which will focus on improving the condition and performance of the national freight...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today joined the Ad Council, Fox Home Entertainment, and the State Attorneys...

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined Royal Jordanian Airlines, EgyptAir, and Royal Air Maroc for violating the Department’s expanded airline passenger protection...

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today said JetBlue Airways violated federal rules last March by not informing passengers on an aircraft delayed at New York’s JFK Airport...

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined online ticket agent Orbitz $50,000 for violating the Department’s expanded airline passenger protection rule by failing to...