The U.S. Department of Transportation today awarded two within-perimeter slot exemptions to Southwest Airlines for nonstop service from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Houston (Hobby). Full Story
The DOT announced today that the fourth in a series of public meetings of the Advisory Committee on Aviation Consumer Protection will focus on privacy issues. Full Story
President Obama has nominated Anthony Foxx, the Mayor of Charlotte to replace Ray LaHood as Secretary of Transportation. Full Story
USDOT indicated yesterday that a 5th round of TIGER grant opportunities may be announced on Friday, April 19th, with $475 million in grants becoming available. Full Story
A busy last week leaves more to cover – particularly from the perspective of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Full Story
A audit by the Inspector General for the U.S Department of Transportation has uncovered that the State of Mississippi has misused federal funds designed for DUI enforcement. Full Story
Federal agencies are granting businesses some leeway in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. The Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), for example, has released an emergency declaration temporarily exempting truckers providing direct assistance to the hurricane relief effort from several FMCSA regulations (parts 390 through 399) Full Story
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Another Department of Transportation (DOT) hours-of-service (HOS) regulation is under consideration, according to an announcement (pdf) to be published in the Oct. 18, 2012 edition of the Federal Register. Full Story
The FLSA’s highly technical motor carrier exemption applies to certain employees of motor carriers regulated by the Department of Transportation whose work affects the transportation of goods in interstate commerce. Full Story
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today issued a Consent Order imposing a large civil penalty on British Airways for violations of its consumer protection rules. Full Story
