U.S. Department of Transportation

FMCSA relaxes Hours of Services caps for truck drivers resupplying critical goods in Covid-19 fight

Rule change covers emergency materials only, not “routine commercial deliveries,” as industry group asks for greater latitude.

March 14, 2020

Ben Ames

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Nine marine highway projects awarded federal funding

January 9, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Maritime Administration awards more than $7.5 million in grants to projects across the country.

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North American transborder freight flow plunged 3.3% in October

December 18, 2019

DC Velocity Staff

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Combined imports and exports to both Canada and Mexico post biggest drop in 24 months and fourth decline in past six months, government says.

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Freight carried by for-hire transportation industry fell steeply in September, feds say

November 14, 2019

DC Velocity Staff

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Index posts largest one-month plunge since January 2012, amid array of other sour economic indicators, Department of Transportation says.

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DOT connects young military drivers to job opportunities in trucking

October 29, 2019

DC Velocity Staff

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Transportation department launches job-search website to help 18- to 20-year-old military reservists and service members find jobs in trucking.

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FMCSA streamlines process for upgrading to Class A CDL

March 5, 2019

DC Velocity Staff

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Updated instruction curriculum addresses driver shortage by reducing regulatory burdens, saving time and money, transportation officials say.

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Transportation Department updates rules for shipping lithium-ion batteries

February 28, 2019

DC Velocity Staff

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New requirements strengthen safety provisions for transporting lithium-ion batteries on passenger and cargo planes.

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Hamberger, head of AAR, to retire from group in early 2019

May 16, 2018

DC Velocity Staff

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Organization has grown in influence during president, CEO's 20-year tenure.

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FMCSA revokes certificates of medical examiner who had cleared 2,000 drivers

March 22, 2018

DC Velocity Staff

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Affected drivers will have 30 days after being notified to be medically re-certified, agency says.

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Lead NASSTRAC attorney bullish on passage of twin-trailer legislation

April 11, 2017

Mark B. Solomon

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Cutler said he's "never been as optimistic" about legislative outlook for measure.

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FMCSA relaxes Hours of Services caps for truck drivers resupplying critical goods in Covid-19 fight

Nine marine highway projects awarded federal funding

North American transborder freight flow plunged 3.3% in October

Freight carried by for-hire transportation industry fell steeply in September, feds say

DOT connects young military drivers to job opportunities in trucking

FMCSA streamlines process for upgrading to Class A CDL

Transportation Department updates rules for shipping lithium-ion batteries

Hamberger, head of AAR, to retire from group in early 2019

FMCSA revokes certificates of medical examiner who had cleared 2,000 drivers

Lead NASSTRAC attorney bullish on passage of twin-trailer legislation