President-Elect Donald Trump has nominated former Congressman Sean Duffy as the next Secretary of Transportation, a move likely to spark discussion within the transportation and maritime industries. The unexpected choice…
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Former Coast Guard Academy cadets file complaints alleging sexual violence
In ongoing fallout from the 2023 CNN “Operation Fouled Anchor” report on sexual assault and harassment at the United States Coast Guard Academy, thirteen former academy cadets have filed separate Federal Tort Claims Act administrative complaints against the United States Coast Guard; its parent agency, the Department of Homeland Security; and its former parent agency, the Department of Transportation,
The complaints were filed by attorneys at Sanford Heisler Sharp on behalf of Jane Does 1-12 and...
FreightWaves Infographics: DOT awards $1.8B for freight projects, other transportation work
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MARAD Awards $653 Million in Funding for Port Improvement Projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded over $653 million to support 41 port improvement projects across the country. The Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) is a…
https://gcaptain.com/marad-awards-653-million-port-improvement-projects/
MARAD Designates New Marine Highway Routes
The U.S. Maritime Administration has announced the designation of two new Marine Highway Routes as part of the United States Marine Highway Program (MHP), adding 6,500 miles in Alaska and nearly 250…
https://gcaptain.com/marad-designates-new-marine-highway-routes/
Biden Administration Allocates $220 Million to Enhance Passenger Ferry Service Nationwide
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced the availability of $220 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support and modernize passenger ferry service in…
4 steps to improving compliance and operations in 2023
Compliance and operations work hand in hand, and this year, fleets have put improving in both categories on their New Year’s resolutions lists.
It’s no wonder why.
In 2022, state and federal transportation departments conducted a total of 12,234 safety investigations, both on-site and off-site, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Approximately 95% of those investigations resulted in violations.
While the number of investigations and high percentage of violations is...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/4-steps-to-improving-compliance-and-operations-in-2023
Used truck prices fall as OEM supply chain clears
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The trend is clear. Used truck prices continue to fall across almost all years and models as new...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/used-truck-prices-fall-as-oem-supply-chain-clears
Taking DOT compliance to the next level — Taking the Hire Road
Maintaining U.S. Department of Transportation compliance ensures that movement of cars, shipping containers, concrete piping and other heavy cargo is done so safely. And according to a recent Whip Around article, “a compliance inspection can occur at any time, highlighting the importance of bolstering compliance among drivers and other employees.”
Failure to follow the DOT compliance protocols can result in a number of penalties and fines and even license revocation, not to mention the potential...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/taking-dot-compliance-to-the-next-level-taking-the-hire-road