The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy has been preparing generations of merchant mariners to serve our country since 1943 ⚓️ Happy 83rd Birthday United States Merchant Marine Academy! America is stronger for the men and women of Kings Point 🇺🇸
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At the US Department of Transportation, we occupy a unique leadership role in global transportation. Since our first official day of operation nearly 50 years ago, our transportation programs have evolved to meet the demands of a changing Nation. Today, DOT is composed of the Office of the Secretary, the Office of the Inspector General and 10 Operating Administrations. At the DOT, the safety of the people who travel is our top priority. We are building a better America by making the nation’s transportation system making it safer, more accessible, more reliable, and multi-modal. Together we will increase economic strength and build global competitiveness for the American people. And we want to continue bringing talented minds into public service to help us in the process. The Department of Transportation (DOT) is ranked #3 in the 2020 best places to work in the Federal Government. We hope you’ll join us!
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👀 Announcing the next INNOVATOR to change the future of TRANSPORTATION… TOMORROW is the The ARPA-I Ideas Challenge: 💰A share of $1 MILLION DOLLAR prize 💡FOUR TEAMS make their pitch 🏆Only ONE will WIN 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gEfceRdQ
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Truckers are the backbone of our country 🚚 This Truckers Appreciation Week is dedicated to the patriotic men and women who drive the big rigs that bring us our supplies safely and keep America’s economy moving Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
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Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta lead America’s transportation system through one of the darkest days in our nation’s history 25 years ago today, September 11, 2001 🇺🇸 His decisive leadership helped bring thousands of aircraft safely to the ground. In the days following the attacks he transformed aviation security and oversaw the creation of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to better protect our traveling public. USDOT honors Secretary Mineta’s extraordinary service, enduring legacy and impact on our nation’s transportation systems.
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Nearly 3,000 Americans lost their lives on this day 25 years ago. September 11, 2001 is a day we must never forget. Today we remember their sacrifices. We also honor the courage of the first responders, transportation workers, and all of those who answered the call of duty that day to serve the country. Their bravery will never be forgotten. They are the patriots who make America the greatest country in the world.
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What TRUCKERS want 🚚 In Maine, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Administrator Derek Barrs caught up with men and women driving big rigs Hearing from truckers directly is a reminder of how important enforcing regulations are for keeping Americans safe on our roads and for keeping our supplies moving 🇺🇸
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AUTONOMOUS BUSES are coming to Shreveport, Louisiana! 🚍 Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology Seval Oz announced SporTran is launching a new program with the help of a MILLION💲U.S. DOT Research and Technology grant 💪 Getting around this beautiful city just got a lot easier❗️
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Administrator Derek Barrs says it loud and clear: “If you're not following the rules, you need to get out of the business!” USDOT is cracking down on illegal alien truckers and fraudulent CDL trucking schools to make sure people operating big rigs are following the rules that keep American roads safe. 🚛 🇺🇸
Derek Barrs, Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, just came off the Summit stage covering fraudulent actors, where policy is heading on autonomous vehicles, and the enforcement issues carriers are dealing with right now. He didn't hedge on any of it. His message to operators cutting corners: if you're not following the rules, you need to get out of the business. For the companies in the room who have spent years investing in safety and compliance while watching bad actors undercut them, that's a sign of respect. It's also accountability, coming from someone who sees carriers as partners in getting this right.
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Getting America moving again! 🚗💨 FHWA Administrator Sean McMaster joined South Carolina Department of Transportation Secretary Justin Powell to tour Phase 3C of the Carolina Crossroads Project in Columbia—a top priority for SCDOT and a key piece of the Trump Administration’s #FreedomToDrive initiative. With the Midlands region facing a projected 70% population surge by 2040, this major overhaul of the I-20/I-26/I-126 interchange will eliminate notorious bottlenecks, slash daily gridlock, and dramatically improve driver safety. Project Impact: ❇️ 14 Miles Modernized: Upgrading an essential 8-mile corridor to boost safety and keep freight moving. ❇️ Streamlined Delivery: Under President Trump and U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, FHWA is cutting red tape and getting back to basics. ❇️ Record Investment: $1.7 billion obligated in South Carolina, backing 380 active projects statewide. FHWA is proud to partner with SCDOT to relieve congestion and build modern, reliable infrastructure for South Carolina! #AmericaisBuildingAgain #SafeRoads #Infrastructure #FreedomToDrive
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