News Archive
United Fined for Violating Airline Disability, Tarmac Delay Rules
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined United Airlines $2.75 million for violating the Department’s rules protecting air travelers with...
U.S. Department of Transportation and Mobileye Partner to Equip Smart City Challenge Winner with Crash Avoidance Technology
Partnership with Mobileye to outfit the winning city's entire bus fleet with Mobileye Shield +TM technology; DOT seeking other interested partners
LAS VEGAS – U...
Maritime Administration Announces Funding Availability for Small U.S. Shipyards
Grants Will Help Modernize and Improve Efficiency at U.S. Shipyards
WASHINGTON–The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime...
PHMSA Releases Safety Alert for Hoverboards
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) today issued a safety alert that identifies safety concerns with the transport...
News Digest 12.23.15
PHMSA Withdraws Cargo Tank Motor Vehicle Wetlines Rulemaking. On December 28, 2015 the Federal Register will publish the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (...
FAA Announces Small UAS Registration Rule
Registration Begins on December 21, 2015, First 30 Days are Free
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation...
Joint Statement by Secretary Foxx and Secretary Kerry on the U.S.-Mexico Air Transport Agreement
We welcome the signing this morning of a new air transport agreement between the United States and Mexico. This landmark agreement with one of our largest aviation partners will...
News Digest 125-15
FMCSA Launches Online Unified Registration System that Strengthens Safety and Improves Efficiency. On Dec. 12, 2015, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)...