Tag: department_of_transportation
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Fairfax County to Cut Speed Limits to 20 mph on 10 Roads in Safety Pilot
Fairfax County's transportation department will lower speed limits from 25 to 20 mph on 10 roads in the Dranesville, Mason and Providence districts starting Fall 2026 to study safety impacts.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEmployment and Labor Fairfax Countyspeed limitspilot programDepartment of Transportationroad safetyDranesvilleProvidence districtFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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DHS, DOT and Department of War Impose Drone Flight Restriction Along Southern Border
The temporary restriction bars unauthorized drones within one nautical mile north of the U.S.-Mexico border, from the surface to 400 feet, and took effect today.
Politics and GovernmentUSALaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentMilitaryTransportationGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Department of Homeland SecurityDepartment of WarDepartment of TransportationSouthern border airspaceTemporary flight restrictionDronesCartel drone threatsU.S. Department of Homeland SecurityDrone OperationsU.S. Department of War
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DHS and DOT Remove Over 800 Dangerous Truckers in Joint Operation
DHS and DOT's Operation Highway Shield removed over 800 dangerous truckers, including illegal immigrants and unsafe vehicles, from U.S. roads in a three-day crackdown.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentTransportationSocial IssuesEmployment and Labor U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityDepartment of TransportationOperation Highway ShieldTruck driversIllegal immigrantsRoad safetyCommercial driver licenses
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HHS Publishes Revised Federal Drug Testing Form Approved by OMB
HHS announced OMB approval for its revised Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF). This update impacts DOT-required drug testing, with more information available online.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborLegal Department of Health and Human ServicesFederal Drug Testing Custody and Control FormOffice of Management and BudgetDepartment of TransportationDrug TestingGovernmentDOT - Office of Drug & Alcohol Policy & Compliance
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DOT Updates Urine Collection Specimen Procedures Guidelines
The Department of Transportation's Office of Drug & Alcohol Policy & Compliance updated its "Urine Collection Specimen Procedures Guidelines," incorporating recent DOT final rules and President Trump's Executive Order 14168 to reflect current policy changes.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsLegalTransportationEmployment and Labor ODAPCUrine CollectionSpecimen ProceduresDepartment of TransportationDrug & Alcohol PolicyExecutive Order 14168Donald J TrumpDOT - Office of Drug & Alcohol Policy & Compliance
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FDA Seeks Public Comment on Removing 510(k) Clearance for Federal Drug Testing
The FDA proposes removing the 510(k) clearance requirement for federal drug testing programs, including DOT's. This change impacts laboratories and testing providers. The DOT urges stakeholders to review the proposal and submit comments by June 30, 2026.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsMedical ScienceEmployment and LaborLegal FDADepartment of TransportationDrug Testing510(k) ClearanceFederal RegisterPublic CommentRegulatory PolicyDOT - Office of Drug & Alcohol Policy & Compliance
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Governor Sherrill to Speak at NJDOT Hero Award Ceremony
Governor Sherrill will deliver remarks at the New Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner Hero Award Ceremony on June 1, 2026. The public event, held in Ewing, will honor recipients at 10:45 a.m.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsTransportationGeneral Politics Governor SherrillNew JerseyDepartment of TransportationHero Award CeremonyEwingGovernmentPublic ScheduleOffice of New Jersey Governor