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Duffy Cites Significant Failures in English Enforcement

The U.S. Department of Transportation acts to withhold $50.5 million in federal grants from California, Washington and New Mexico.

August 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

DOT to Reclaim Control of DC鈥檚 Union Station

The move is part of a broader effort by the administration to take back direct control of key rail hubs along the Northeast Corridor.

August 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Trump Threatens 3 States Over English Enforcement for Drivers

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the states will lose money from the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program if they don鈥檛 comply with the rules within 30 days.

August 26, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

ATA Seeks DOT Action on Marijuana Downgrade Proposal

American Trucking Associations has asked Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to provide clarity on a long-pending federal proposal to reclassify marijuana as a less harmful drug.

August 15, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuel

DOT Restarts EV Charger Funding After Court Blocked Halt

Key provisions from a program designed to develop a national network of electric vehicle charging stations were recently updated by the Trump administration.

August 11, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

More Than 1,200 Truck Drivers Fail English-Language Tests

More than 1,200 truckers have been removed from U.S. highways since late June for being unable to communicate adequately in English or read English-language highway signs.

August 6, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Senate Confirms FTA Leader Marc Molinaro

The newly confirmed administrator will play a central role in implementing Secretary Sean Duffy鈥檚 vision for the Department of Transportation.

August 4, 2025
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Trump鈥檚 NHTSA Pick Promises Rapid Self-Driving Deployment

President Donald Trump鈥檚 choice to lead the nation鈥檚 top car safety regulator pledged to prioritize safety while at the same time making it easier for automakers to deploy self-driving cars.

July 16, 2025
GovernmentSafety

DOT Chief Sean Duffy Named Interim Administrator of NASA

President Donald Trump named Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy as what he calls an interim administrator of NASA, replacing current acting administrator Janet Petro.

July 10, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA Offers $89.4 Million in CDL Safety Grants

FMCSA is seeking grant applications by July 7 for $89.4 million in Commercial Driver鈥檚 License Program Implementation funds to improve highway safety.

June 9, 2025