Lawmakers who criticized regulators over the way they approved the Boeing 737 Max will propose changing the way that the Federal Aviation Administration certifies new plane designs and uses private-sector employees to perform safety analysis.
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Trump Announces Shipping of Millions of Rapid Tests for States
President Donald Trump announced plans to distribute millions of Abbott Laboratories’ 15-minute COVID-19 test in the coming weeks, a move aimed at expanding access and helping reopen schools that are seen as key to getting parents back to work.
September 28, 2020Georgia DOT Wins Transportation Management and Operations Award
The Georgia Department of Transportation was named the overall winner of the National Operations Center of Excellence’s transportation systems management and operations awards.
September 25, 2020FMCSA Denies Pronto.ai’s HOS Exemption Request
FMCSA has denied an application from Pronto .ai requesting an exemption from the 11-hour driving limit and the 14-hour driving window in the hours-of-service requirements.
September 25, 2020Boeing’s Year-End Goal for 737 Max Return Gets Boost in Europe
Boeing Co.’s push to return the grounded 737 Max jet to the skies by year’s end got a boost from European regulators, who said they expect to sign off on their safety review by November.
September 25, 2020FMCSA Denies Ohio Safety Agency’s Petition for Veteran Driver Exemptions
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has denied the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s request for an exemption to modify the mandatory skills test requirements for drivers with military experience.
September 25, 2020Purge of Chinese Technologies Confusing, Rushed, Costly, Trucking Groups Say
Trucking industry groups said the rule requiring carriers to locate and purge technology made by five Chinese companies is confusing and doesn't give them time to complete their searches.
September 24, 2020Self-Driving Car Bill Reintroduced in House Minus Biggest Backer
Legislation that would allow carmakers to sell as many as 100,000 self-driving vehicles per year in the U.S. is being reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, but one of its biggest cheerleaders is staying on the sidelines until next year.
September 23, 2020ASCE Report: Underfunded Infrastructure Will Seriously Impact Economy
Failure to properly invest in the nation’s deteriorating surface transportation infrastructure will inflict significant negative consequences on the economy, according to preliminary findings from the American Society of Civil Engineers.
September 23, 2020Nine More Individuals Indicted in Staged Accidents Scam in La.
Nine more people have been indicted in connection with a sweeping federal investigation into staged accidents with commercial vehicles in the New Orleans area.
September 22, 2020