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Student Art Contest Winners Communicate Why Truck and Bus Drivers Should Always Be Ready. Be Buckled.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today honored two elementary school students who won top honors in the 2015 “Be Ready. Be Buckled.” student art contest at a...

DOT Announces Final Rule to Strengthen Safe Transportation of Flammable Liquids by Rail
Rule Will Make Significant and Extensive Changes to Improve Accident Prevention, Mitigation, and Emergency Response.
Consumer Advisory: NHTSA Advises Owners of Certain Ford Fiesta, Fusion, and Lincoln MKZ Vehicles to Take Safety Precautions
WASHINGTON – In response to Ford Motor Company’s recall of approximately 390,000 Ford Fiesta, Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic...
U.S. Transportation Deputy Secretary Mendez Visits Milwaukee’s I-94 North-South Freeway Project
RACINE, Wis. – U.S. Transportation Deputy Secretary Victor Mendez joined state and local officials for a site visit and tour of the I-94 North-South Freeway Expansion and Reconstruction...
Special Hiring Flexibilities
Option #1: Veterans’ Recruitment Appointment (VRA)
We can appoint veterans to positions (if qualified), up to the GS-11 (or equivalent pay band)...
Chronology of DOT Actions on Safe Transportation of Flammable Liquids by Rail
Chronology of DOT, PHMSA, and FRA Actions on Safe Transportation of Flammable Liquids by Rail
Rule Summary: Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High-Hazard Flammable Trains
Below is a summary of the key provisions contained in the May 1, 2015 Final Rule, "Enhanced Tank Car Standards and Operational Controls for High-Hazard Flammable Trains," issued by the Pipeline...