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Senate Panel OKs 2026 DOT Funding Bill With $927M for FMCSA

“It is critical that we make significant investments to modernize our air traffic control systems and improve our airports, roads, railways, bridges and ports," Sen. Susan Collins said.

July 29, 2025
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FMCSA Abandons Speed Limiter Proposals for Heavy Trucks

Regulators never settled on a speed at which the limiters would be set. FMCSA and NHTSA had proposed and sought comment on a range of 60 to 68 mph.

July 29, 2025
GovernmentSafety

With House in Recess, Senate Tackles DOT Nominations

Leaders of the GOP-led Senate insist they intend to advance as early as this month fiscal 2026 funding bills.

July 24, 2025
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USDOT Warns States on Nonresident CDL Compliance

“Every state must follow federal regulations and ensure only qualified, properly documented drivers are getting behind the wheel of a truck,” Secretary Sean Duffy said.

July 1, 2025
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DOT Moves to Slash Dozens of Trucking Regulations

While many of the revisions may seem minor, the agency said that in total, the deregulatory package will rescind, withdraw or amend burdensome regulations that do not enhance safety.

May 30, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump DOT Repeals ‘Woke’ Emissions Performance Metrics

The Department of Transportation this month announced a repeal of a Federal Highway Administration rule for states to establish emission-reduction goals.

April 21, 2025
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DOT Seeks Input on Cutting Transportation Regulations

President Donald Trump’s orders since he took office have set goals for agencies to cut regulations where possible. DOT is asking for input from truckers, trade organizations and small businesses.

April 7, 2025
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Congress to Review DOT Nominees, Trump’s Budget Plan

Members of Congress return to Washington the week of March 24 to consider senior officials for Department of Transportation agencies and President Donald Trump’s budget and tax plan.

March 20, 2025
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Senate Panels OK Bradbury for DOT, Chavez-DeRemer for Labor

A Senate panel recently approved the nomination of Steven Bradbury to help lead the Department of Transportation as deputy secretary. The vote was 15-13 along party lines.

February 27, 2025
GovernmentTechnologySafety

DOT Secretary Duffy Outlines Highway Bill Priorities

The nation’s top transportation official during a recent industry conference appeared to offer guidance for federal policymakers to follow when planning federal highway policy updates.

February 11, 2025