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NewsApril 4, 2014

Video: Feds Launch First-Ever Distracted Driving Ad Campaign

The U.S. Department of Transportation is launching its first-ever national advertising campaign to bring greater awareness of the hazards of distracted driving starting April 7.

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NewsFebruary 18, 2014

Obama Orders Higher Fuel Standards for Trucks

President Barack Obama will direct federal agencies on February 18 to develop higher fuel economy standards for medium- and heavy-duty trucks over the next two years by March of 2016.

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NewsJanuary 5, 2014

White House Reviewing Proposed Rear-View Camera Mandate

Despite multiple delays and cost concerns, legislation aimed at requiring rear-view cameras in all new cars may soon take effect.

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NewsSeptember 27, 2013

Study Finds One-Third of Drivers Admit to Texting and Driving

Nearly a third of the participants in a recent distracted driving study conducted in Connecticut admitted to reading and/or sending text messages while driving.

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NewsSeptember 12, 2013

Tyler Cab Company Saves More Than $10,000 Annually With Propane Autogas

Taxi Cab Company of Tyler, located in Tyler, Texas, reduced its fuel costs by $10,578 in 2012 by running five vehicles on propane autogas.

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NewsJuly 17, 2013

North Carolina Offers up to $1,000,000 in Funding for Emissions Reductions

Technology project proposals for this round of funding must be submitted to the N.C. Solar Center by September 10, 2013.

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NewsJune 27, 2013

U.S. Senate Confirms Foxx as Next Transportation Secretary

In a statement, President Obama congratulated Anthony Foxx on his confirmation to the position of Secretary of Transportation, succeeding outgoing secretary Ray LaHood.

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NewsApril 30, 2013

Obama Nominates Charlotte, N.C., Mayor for Secretary of Transportation

According to the White House, Charlotte, N.C.'s Mayor Anthony Foxx made a major investment in Charlotte’s transportation infrastructure, which helped improve the region’s economy.

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NewsApril 24, 2013

DOT Releases Voluntary Guidelines for Automakers to Limit Driver Distraction

The agency encourages manufacturers to limit distraction risks associated with electronic devices in their vehicles, including web-connected systems.

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NewsJanuary 29, 2013

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood to Step Down

Secretary Ray LaHood sent a letter via email to DOT employees across the country, thanking the DOT’s staff for its hard work and mentioning specific accomplishments.

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