Federal Task Force Targets CDL Schools, Testers and State Oversight
A federal task force is targeting CDL schools, skills testers and state oversight systems over alleged training, testing and licensing failures.
Transportation Safety
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Amazon Pauses 21 Air Operations After Miami Runway Overrun
Amazon paused operations with 21 Air after a Miami runway overrun killed five people. Preliminary NTSB data show warnings, high speed and unresolved crew actions.
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FMCSA enforcement begins for 10 revoked trucking ELDs
FMCSA ended a 60-day replacement period for 10 revoked electronic logs. Continued use can trigger a no-record citation and an out-of-service order.
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FMCSA Prepares 2027 Truck-Driver Hours-of-Service Pilots
FMCSA has finished small tests of two proposed truck-driver scheduling pilots, but current nationwide hours-of-service rules remain unchanged.
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Toyota recalls more than 508,000 U.S. Camry hybrids over display failure
A software defect may leave key safety indicators blank at startup in certain 2025-2026 Camry hybrids. Owners can check their VIN before notices arrive.
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Sandusky receives $256,000 federal grant for safer-streets planning
Sandusky received a $256,000 Safe Streets and Roads for All planning grant to develop transportation-safety plans through May 2031.
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USDOT robotics competition sets Aug. 10 deadline for transportation-safety and infrastructure proposals
The U.S. Department of Transportation has opened its first national robotics-in-transportation competition, with submissions due Aug. 10, 2026, at 5 p.m. ET.
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Clive Wins $1 Million Federal Investment for Alice’s Road Reconstruction
A $1 million FY2026 federal investment will advance planned reconstruction of Alice’s Road between Berkshire Parkway and Meredith Drive in Clive.
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Matthews board set to vote on e-bike regulations Aug. 24 amid safety debate
The Matthews Board of Commissioners is expected to vote Aug. 24 on proposed e-bike regulations. The ordinance text and potential penalties have not been released in the available records.
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FAA Certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7 After Decade-Long Review
The FAA certified Boeing’s 737 MAX 7 on August 3 after years of testing and design changes, but production and passenger service still require further steps.
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Federal officials investigate about 75 CDL schools over alleged fraud
DOT and Homeland Security are investigating about 75 CDL schools over alleged false records and improper certifications. Here is what applicants should know.
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NHTSA warns automated-vehicle companies over first-responder safety
NHTSA says automated vehicles have entered emergency scenes and blocked responders, warning that significant safety concerns could bring investigations or recalls.
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NTSB Finds Overweight Flights and FAA Oversight Failures in Alaska Crash
The NTSB says severe icing, airspeed management, overweight operations and inadequate FAA oversight contributed to the 2025 Bering Air crash that killed 10.
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Brightline train hits vehicle at Fort Lauderdale crossing as police investigate
A southbound Brightline train struck a vehicle near Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, seriously injuring the driver as police investigate the crash.