DOT background checks are mandatory for commercial drivers and include driving record reviews, drug/alcohol testing, ...

The U.S. Department of Transportation has withdrawn a proposed rule that would have required cash compensation for significantly delayed flights. Airlines are still required to offer refunds for ...

The Transportation Department declared a national emergency Sept. 26 after an audit found widespread failures in how states issue commercial driver licenses to noncitizens. New federal rules require ...

New phone features can be confusing, especially when they aren’t immediately intuitive. The orange dot that shows up on an iPhone is a perfect example. It’s a symbol letting you know something ...

The military's pet transportation allowance became effective Jan. 1, 2024. Originally authorized in 2022 as part of the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, the Defense Department delayed ...

It's official: There's a government shutdown, which federal agencies expect will lead to the furlough of numerous government employees. The trucking industry, while comprised of mostly private ...