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Over 6,000 truck drivers have been pulled from the road for failing Trump’s demand they be proficient in English

The DOT is withholding $40 million from California, claiming the state is not complying with the English-language proficiency order for commercial truck drivers

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025

Federal government to withhold $40M from California for not enforcing trucker English requirements

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he will withhold $40 million from California because it is the only state that is failing to enforce English language requirements for truckers

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2025

Trump says Chinese airlines could be forced to take longer routes avoiding Russia to reach US airports

‘We’re going to need Chinese airlines to avoid Russian airspace if they want to land in the US,’ says Trump administration

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025

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What to know about the stricter rules coming to noncitizen truck drivers after fatal Florida crash

It is now significantly harder for non-U.S. citizens to obtain a commercial driver’s license under new rules the Transportation Department has imposed

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2025

Transportation Department tightens non-citizen truck driver rules after fatal crash in Florida

The Transportation Department will immediately tighten up the requirements for non-citizens to get commercial drivers licenses after three fatal crashes this year in Florida, Texas and Alabama that officials say were caused by immigrant truck drivers who never should have received licenses

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025

Trump Once Called Biden's $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill 'Terrible.' Now He's Pretending He Signed It.

He was right the first time.

Reason · Sep 8, 2025

Federal government to markedly increase number of inspectors trained to spot rail bridge concerns

The Transportation Department is going to train 163 track inspectors to dramatically increase the number of people who know how to spot critical problems with railroad bridges, but the railroads themselves will still be responsible for inspecting their own bridges and the results will still be kept confidential

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025

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Trump admin cancels $679 million for offshore wind projects as attacks on reeling industry continue

The Transportation Department has canceled $679 million in federal funding for a dozen offshore wind projects

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025

Under the 'Big, Beautiful Bill,' Car Companies Won't Be Fined for Failing To Hit Arbitrary Fuel Efficiency Goals

CAFE standards try to accomplish a reasonable goal but in an ineffective way.

Reason · Jul 2, 2025

Truckers fear job loss as new English language rules take effect

Brushing up on English has taken on new urgency for truck drivers in the United States

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025

FAA to eliminate floppy disks used in air traffic control systems - Windows 95 also being phased out

The acting FAA administrator laid out a plan to the House Appropriations Committee to launch a comprehensive upgrade of the nation's air traffic control.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 7, 2025

GAO finds DOT funding pause on electric vehicle charging illegal - Roll Call

The GAO said the Transportation Department acted illegally when it paused funding this year for an electric vehicle charging program.

Roll Call · May 22, 2025

House Transportation advances reconciliation plan; focus on EV fee - Roll Call

A House panel backed a $250 fee on electric vehicles Wednesday, part of its plan to find $10 billion in deficit-reduction over 10 years.

Roll Call · Apr 30, 2025

It’s a s*** show’: Department of Transportation scrambles to keep staff who accepted resignations

Department of Transportation offered a second round of voluntary deferred resignations at the beginning of the month

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025

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Top News · Jan 28, 2025

Senate To Confirm Sean Duffy As Transportation Department Head

Senate set to confirm Sean Duffy as Secretary of Transportation. Priorities include safety measures, air traffic control, and rebuilding trust in Boeing.

Roll Call · Jan 28, 2025

Senate confirms former Rep. Duffy for Transportation head - Roll Call

Duffy takes office as the White House orders a pause on some government grants and loans that could affect certain rail programs.

International Business Times · Jan 16, 2025

US Sues Southwest Airlines Over 'Chronically Delayed' Flights

The Transportation Department is suing Southwest Airlines, alleging the airline had chronically delayed flights due to unrealistic scheduling.

Roll Call · Jan 15, 2025

Transportation pick Duffy soars through confirmation hearing - Roll Call

Sean P. Duffy, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to head the Transportation Department, pledged to get Boeing “back on track."

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The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2024

Airline CEOs and Transportation Secretary Buttigieg fight over regulations even after election

The Biden administration is on its way out of power, but that's not ending the arguments between the administration and airlines that think they are being over-regulated

Roll Call · Nov 19, 2024

Trump pick for DOT head Duffy has empty transportation resume - Roll Call

President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday that he will nominate former Wisconsin congressman Sean Duffy to head the Transportation Department.

International Business Times · Nov 18, 2024

Trump Administration Could Ease Rules For Self-Driving Cars: Report

The move could benefit billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who was recently picked to help "dismantle" the federal bureaucracy and "slash excess regulations."

International Business Times · Nov 7, 2024

Automakers Gear Up As New Tariffs, EV Policy Changes Loom Under Trump Administration

In addition to the tariffs on Mexico, the Republican leader has expressed his intention to reverse pro-electric vehicle policies and rescind regulations enforced by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Transportation Department on his first day in office. He also aims to reduce or eliminate tax breaks and other incentives…

Top News · Oct 17, 2024

Transportation Department Awards New Long-Haul Flights At Reagan National Airport

Transportation Department awards five new daily long-haul flights at Reagan National Airport to major airlines, enhancing travel options between Washington...

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2024

Five airlines to share new long-haul flights to Washington’s Reagan National Airport

The Transportation Department rejected a bid by JetBlue Airways to add another flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico

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