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We honor the lives we lost 23 years ago today. We're forever grateful for the bravery of the flight crews, firefighters, police officers, EMTs, DOT employees, transportation workers, and other first responders who stepped up to help each other in the face of terrorism.

We honor the lives we lost 23 years ago today. We're forever grateful for the bravery of the flight crews, firefighters, police officers, EMTs, DOT employees, transportation workers, and other first responders who stepped up to help each other in the face of terrorism.

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BIG NEWS: The Biden-Harris Administration announced over 350 grants to improve roadway safety and prevent deaths and severe injuries on America's roads. These projects will make our streets safer for everyone.

BIG NEWS: The Biden-Harris Administration announced over 350 grants to improve roadway safety and prevent deaths and severe injuries on America's roads. These projects will make our streets safer for everyone.

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Our department has urged airlines to improve their commitment to customers. Visit to know your rights before you fly.

Our department has urged airlines to improve their commitment to customers. Visit to know your rights before you fly.

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If you can't read the road signs, you shouldn't be behind the wheel. English language proficiency standards SAVE LIVES FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs: “We have to continue to enforce these rules... it's just absolutely horrendous when preventable incidents happen." Saturday in America Kayleigh McEnany ⬇️
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If you can't read the road signs, you shouldn't be behind the wheel. English language proficiency standards SAVE LIVES FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs: “We have to continue to enforce these rules... it's just absolutely horrendous when preventable incidents happen." Saturday in America Kayleigh McEnany ⬇️

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23,581 views • 21 days ago

🔊 TURN UP THE SOUND No bumps. No cracks. Just 7.5 miles of pure, pothole-free peace 🚗 The historic George Washington Memorial Parkway just got its first major glow-up since 1962 Driving into DC never felt (or sounded) so good
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🔊 TURN UP THE SOUND No bumps. No cracks. Just 7.5 miles of pure, pothole-free peace 🚗 The historic George Washington Memorial Parkway just got its first major glow-up since 1962 Driving into DC never felt (or sounded) so good

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46,759 views • 1 month ago

What do brake pedals, windshield wipers, side mirrors, and steering wheels all have in common? They’re all a pointless requirement for a car that will NEVER be driven by a human being! That’s why nhtsagov is clearing the red tape- so American innovators can lead the way Will.👇
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What do brake pedals, windshield wipers, side mirrors, and steering wheels all have in common? They’re all a pointless requirement for a car that will NEVER be driven by a human being! That’s why nhtsagov is clearing the red tape- so American innovators can lead the way Will.👇

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23,180 views • 25 days ago

When a flight is canceled or severely delayed and it’s the airline’s fault, they are responsible for taking care of the customer. Southwest needs to make good on its promise to travelers.
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When a flight is canceled or severely delayed and it’s the airline’s fault, they are responsible for taking care of the customer. Southwest needs to make good on its promise to travelers.

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686,225 views • 3 years ago

🚨NEW: nhtsagov reveals roads are hitting SAFETY records ✅ Traffic fatality rate is now the second-lowest in AMERICAN HISTORY ✅ 0.99 deaths per 100 million miles driven ✅ Road deaths dropped 4% January-March 2026 vs January-March 2025 This happened even though Americans drove 11 BILLION more miles in the first 3 months of this year VS last year‼️
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🚨NEW: nhtsagov reveals roads are hitting SAFETY records ✅ Traffic fatality rate is now the second-lowest in AMERICAN HISTORY ✅ 0.99 deaths per 100 million miles driven ✅ Road deaths dropped 4% January-March 2026 vs January-March 2025 This happened even though Americans drove 11 BILLION more miles in the first 3 months of this year VS last year‼️

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🚨AIR TAXIS ARE GETTING CLOSER TO TAKEOFF ✈️ Check out the brand new facility in Oklahoma City that will test vertical travel technology! “It’s another step forward in innovation aviation.” - Steve Bradbury ⬇️
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🚨AIR TAXIS ARE GETTING CLOSER TO TAKEOFF ✈️ Check out the brand new facility in Oklahoma City that will test vertical travel technology! “It’s another step forward in innovation aviation.” - Steve Bradbury ⬇️

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23,591 views • 1 month ago

🏎️ FREEDOM DOESN’T RING… IT REVS 🏎️ Get your free tickets NOW for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix… the historic NTT INDYCAR SERIES race around Washington, DC in August ➡️
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🏎️ FREEDOM DOESN’T RING… IT REVS 🏎️ Get your free tickets NOW for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix… the historic NTT INDYCAR SERIES race around Washington, DC in August ➡️

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31,164 views • 2 months ago

📺 Horrific report about a dangerous foreign trucker driving while EXTREMELY INTOXICATED! This is why USDOT and FMCSA have put the trucking industry on notice. We will ensure American roads are SAFE for you and your family ⬇️
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📺 Horrific report about a dangerous foreign trucker driving while EXTREMELY INTOXICATED! This is why USDOT and FMCSA have put the trucking industry on notice. We will ensure American roads are SAFE for you and your family ⬇️

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44,320 views • 3 months ago

The latest from U.S. Department of Transportation & Secretary Sean Duffy: - Pulled the plug on Newsom & California’s high speed rail boondoggle - Put Mexico on notice for violating our aviation agreement - Committed $6.2B to our ready reserve fleet - Restored engineers’ safety recommendations for wind turbines next to critical infrastructure
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The latest from U.S. Department of Transportation & Secretary Sean Duffy: - Pulled the plug on Newsom & California’s high speed rail boondoggle - Put Mexico on notice for violating our aviation agreement - Committed $6.2B to our ready reserve fleet - Restored engineers’ safety recommendations for wind turbines next to critical infrastructure

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99,148 views • 1 year ago

On this day in 1956, President Eisenhower signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act, launching the largest public works project in U.S. history We are proud to partner with FLORIDA DOT to celebrate this historic milestone as we look toward the next era of American infrastructure 🇺🇸 Check out the journey from blueprint to the open road 👇
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On this day in 1956, President Eisenhower signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act, launching the largest public works project in U.S. history We are proud to partner with FLORIDA DOT to celebrate this historic milestone as we look toward the next era of American infrastructure 🇺🇸 Check out the journey from blueprint to the open road 👇

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14,222 views • 1 month ago

Our hearts & prayers go out to those impacted by the floods in Texas and U.S. Department of Transportation is ready to help with the rebuild. Here’s what else we’ve been working on: •Securing $12.5b for our Brand New Air Traffic Control System •Getting students into the FAA Academy 4x faster •Tossing ALL Biden Era DEI Directives for grants. •Removing financing roadblocks and updated environmental requirements to get America building again •And making trucking great again! #InfrastructureUpdate
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Our hearts & prayers go out to those impacted by the floods in Texas and U.S. Department of Transportation is ready to help with the rebuild. Here’s what else we’ve been working on: •Securing $12.5b for our Brand New Air Traffic Control System •Getting students into the FAA Academy 4x faster •Tossing ALL Biden Era DEI Directives for grants. •Removing financing roadblocks and updated environmental requirements to get America building again •And making trucking great again! #InfrastructureUpdate

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88,152 views • 1 year ago

BOOM 💥 250 years in the making - and Washington, D.C.’s fireworks display was historic Pyrotecnico lit up the sky and PHMSA made sure it happened SAFELY 🎆850,000+ fireworks launched 🎆8,000+ fireworks approved 🎆170,000+ pounds of pyrotechnics safely transported From Independence Day and beyond - we move hazmat safety across America
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BOOM 💥 250 years in the making - and Washington, D.C.’s fireworks display was historic Pyrotecnico lit up the sky and PHMSA made sure it happened SAFELY 🎆850,000+ fireworks launched 🎆8,000+ fireworks approved 🎆170,000+ pounds of pyrotechnics safely transported From Independence Day and beyond - we move hazmat safety across America

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10,719 views • 27 days ago

📺 Watch maybe danielle 💻🚛🇺🇸 expose the trucking industry on Tomi Lahren is Fearless She says: “Secretary Duffy & FMCSA Chief Derek Barrs… they have done more for the trucking industry than anyone has maybe ever, definitely in decades.” Making Trucking Great Again 🇺🇸🚛 Tomi Lahren
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📺 Watch maybe danielle 💻🚛🇺🇸 expose the trucking industry on Tomi Lahren is Fearless She says: “Secretary Duffy & FMCSA Chief Derek Barrs… they have done more for the trucking industry than anyone has maybe ever, definitely in decades.” Making Trucking Great Again 🇺🇸🚛 Tomi Lahren

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35,436 views • 4 months ago

We want to inspire and support all of the innovative Americans out there to participate in revolutionizing the transportation sector. Now is YOUR chance to pitch an idea to industry leaders at USDOT. So we are announcing the “ARPA-I Ideas Challenge” as part of Secretary Sean Duffy’s innovation agenda.💡
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We want to inspire and support all of the innovative Americans out there to participate in revolutionizing the transportation sector. Now is YOUR chance to pitch an idea to industry leaders at USDOT. So we are announcing the “ARPA-I Ideas Challenge” as part of Secretary Sean Duffy’s innovation agenda.💡

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73,058 views • 11 months ago

MODERN SKIES ARE HAPPENING NOW ✈️ 🤠 Texas airports are getting a major upgrade from Dallas to El Paso with brand new: 📻 RADIOS 🎛️ DIGITAL VOICE SWITCHES 📡 RADAR SYSTEMS 🌐 FIBER OPTIC & WIRELESS NETWORKS Track the upgrades happening in your community RIGHT NOW ➡️
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MODERN SKIES ARE HAPPENING NOW ✈️ 🤠 Texas airports are getting a major upgrade from Dallas to El Paso with brand new: 📻 RADIOS 🎛️ DIGITAL VOICE SWITCHES 📡 RADAR SYSTEMS 🌐 FIBER OPTIC & WIRELESS NETWORKS Track the upgrades happening in your community RIGHT NOW ➡️

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16,798 views • 2 months ago

The progress we’ve made at Newark is just the beginning.
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The progress we’ve made at Newark is just the beginning.

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56,849 views • 1 year ago

Planes are like cars for our friends in Alaska since 82% of this beautiful state lacks road access. That’s why we are spending money from President Donald J. Trump’ One Big Beautiful Bill to equip Alaska’s air traffic control system with the latest technology. NEWSMAX’s Logan Ratick has the details in his report ⬇️
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Planes are like cars for our friends in Alaska since 82% of this beautiful state lacks road access. That’s why we are spending money from President Donald J. Trump’ One Big Beautiful Bill to equip Alaska’s air traffic control system with the latest technology. NEWSMAX’s Logan Ratick has the details in his report ⬇️

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40,932 views • 11 months ago

The future of aviation and air traffic control MODERNIZATION is HERE! ✈️ USDOT and The FAA ✈️ are bringing new technology into our airspace: ✅Air taxis ✅Cargo ✅Medical transport ✅Emergency operations America is leading the way in FLIGHT INNOVATION 🇺🇸
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The future of aviation and air traffic control MODERNIZATION is HERE! ✈️ USDOT and The FAA ✈️ are bringing new technology into our airspace: ✅Air taxis ✅Cargo ✅Medical transport ✅Emergency operations America is leading the way in FLIGHT INNOVATION 🇺🇸

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20,220 views • 4 months ago

Dalilah Coleman is capturing our hearts at the Trucking Show ❤️ Her beautiful face featured on a truck driving across the country remind us why we must make the trucking industry SAFE and ACCOUNTABLE. Pass Dalilah’s Law!
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Dalilah Coleman is capturing our hearts at the Trucking Show ❤️ Her beautiful face featured on a truck driving across the country remind us why we must make the trucking industry SAFE and ACCOUNTABLE. Pass Dalilah’s Law!

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17,626 views • 4 months ago