DOT Supports Automation
The U.S. Department of Transportation last week issued guidelines for testing and deployment of highly automated vehicles. Top administration officials said they want to promote development of self-driving technology to reduce crashes on the nation’s roadways.
Dot Foods to Expand Operations in Western Maryland
Dot Foods will expand operations in western Maryland with a two-phase project that will add at least 100 new jobs over the next seven years, many of which will be truck drivers, the company announced on Sept. 14.
September 16, 2016Delaware DOT to Install Off-Highway Virtual Weigh Station
In order to police trucks that are trying to bypass weigh-in inspection stations, the Delaware Department of Transportation announced the installation of a virtual weigh station along State Route 1 near the central part of the state.
August 15, 2016Roger Millar Named Secretary of Washington State DOT
Roger Millar, who had been serving in an acting capacity since February, was named secretary of Washington state’s Department of Transportation by Gov. Jay Inslee on Aug. 9.
Freight Transportation Index Up for Third Straight Month
The Department of Transportation’s freight transportation services index rose for the third consecutive month in June because of strong growth in mining, utility and manufacturing sectors, according to statistics released Aug. 10. The index rose 0.6% to 122.3, which is up from 121.8 year-over-year.
August 10, 2016DOT Updates Definition of Service Agent in Drug and Alcohol Testing
In a prelude to the expected release of the Commercial Drivers License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse final rule later this month, the Department of Transportation’s Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance updated its definition of service agent Aug. 8.
PennDOT Recognized for Highway Innovations
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation was recognized by federal officials for using advanced technologies to improve highway safety, the Federal Highway Administration announced Aug. 4.
August 4, 2016DOT Logistics Research Unit Taps New Director
A research division at the U.S. Department of Transportation that examines ways to improve freight connectivity and logistics named a new director July 28.
July 28, 2016Senate Confirms Blair Anderson for DOT Post
The Senate on July 14 confirmed Blair Anderson to be undersecretary for policy at the Department of Transportation.
July 15, 2016Illinois DOT Nearing Construction Shutdown, Layoffs of Highway Workers
Illinois is on the verge of stopping all highway construction July 1 because of the ongoing budget impasse between Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Democratic-controlled Legislature.