By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: FMCSA 49-13 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has ordered Hardeeville, S.C.-based passenger carrier The People’s Choice, USDOT No. 1298771, to immediately cease all operations, declaring that its vehicles and drivers pose an imminent ...
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: Thank you, Mayor Bell and Director Cooper, for the warm welcome. We just finished our tour of the devastation. I must say, it’s simply heartbreaking. Our prayers go out to the families affected.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: DOT 15-13 Airlines Report Lowest Mishandled Baggage Rate in 25 Years in 2012 The nation’s largest airlines reported their lowest rate of mishandled baggage for a year during 2012, and set high marks for on-time performance, the fewest long tarmac delays, and a low rate of canceled flights. According ...
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: California Receives Additional $55 Million for Passenger Rail Projects.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: October 2012 Airline System Passengers Decline 0.6% from October 2011
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today assessed a civil penalty of $40,000 against Qantas Airways, a carrier based in Australia, for violating federal aviation laws and the Department’s rules prohibiting deceptive price advertising in air travel.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: FRESNO, Calif. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today promoted the Obama Administration’s vision for high-speed rail in a meeting with Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin and Sacramento area business leaders. Secretary LaHood stressed high-speed rail’s potential to create new construction and manufacturing jobs while providing California with a transportation network that can support the world’s ninth largest economy.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: BTS Releases North American Surface Trade Numbers for October: October 2012 U.S. Surface Transportation Trade with Canada and Mexico Totaled $85.3 Billion
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: 2nd-Quarter 2013 Domestic Air Fare Down 3.6% from 2nd Quarter 2012 (Adjusted for Inflation)
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: WASHINGTON – Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt expressed disappointment today after Congress adjourned for the week without passing a clean FAA reauthorization extension. Because of Congress’ inaction, many states will have to bear a significant economic burden and many airport projects will be halted.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: Thank you, Mike [Robinson], for the wonderful introduction. Thank you, Mayor [Dayne] Walling, for your gracious welcome to Flint, “the birthplace of General Motors.” I know Congressman Kildee tried to be here, but is dealing with a family emergency, and so couldn’t make it. But President Obama is grateful for his leadership on behalf of the auto industry in general -- and GM’s Flint plant in particular.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: Good morning. Welcome to DOT. And thank you for joining us. As you know, we’ve been on a rampage against distracted driving for nearly two years – encouraging drivers to turn off their cell phones, put them in the glove box, and focus on the road. We’re here today to affirm: We will not be deterred ...
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: FTA 05-13 Federal Transit Administration surpasses half-billion dollars in emergency allocations WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the second allocation of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) storm-related aid through the FY 2013 Disaster Relief Appropriations ...
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined Virgin Atlantic Airways, an airline based in the United Kingdom, $50,000 for violating federal aviation laws and the Department’s rules prohibiting deceptive price advertising in air travel.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: FRA Awards $50,000 Grant to Address Post Traumatic Stress Disorders in Train Crews
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: January 2013 U.S. Airline System Passengers Up 1.6% from January 2012
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: DOT Fines Delta for Violating Baggage Liability Limit Rule.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: Project on Short List for Competitive Federal Credit Program
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: FMCSA 25-13 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has ordered Kearns, Utah-based passenger carrier Salt Lake Shuttles, LLC, to immediately cease all operations, declaring that its drivers and vehicles pose an imminent hazard to public ...
By DOT News Wire | Aug 1, 2019
News Release: FMCSA 26-12 FMCSA Initiates Proceeding to Suspend Operating Authority of California Commercial Motor Carrier Peace of Mind Relocation, Inc. Following Determination that Company Held Hostage Household Goods WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ...
