Federal regulators News Updates

Government, Safety

Vacancies Common Among Heads of Transportation Agencies

Three of the major U.S. transportation safety agencies are without permanent leaders as the U.S. contends with toxic railway spills, near-collisions on runways and rising traffic deaths.

June 28, 2023
Government, Technology, Fuel

The Economic and Environmental Benefits of The STEER Act

Program Aired: October 19, 2021. The STEER Act, a new bill introduced by Rodney Davis, will catalyze adoption of active emissions-reducing technologies by the trucking industry, the 3rd largest emitter of carbon dioxide in the US. Its initiatives will help the US continue to lead in cutting greenhouse gas emissions and put money in truckers’ pockets.

October 19, 2021
Government

Senate Committee Considers U.S. DOT Counsel Nominee

Washington lawyer Steven Bradbury will defend his nomination to the general counsel post at the U.S. Department of Transportation on June 28, the Senate Commerce Committee announced.

June 26, 2017
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Regulators Scramble to Stay Ahead of Self-Driving Cars

Self-driving cars are only starting to navigate the nation’s streets, but regulators are scrambling to catch up.

June 26, 2017