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DOT and FMCSA Nominees

President-elect Trump has nominated former U.S. Representative and Fox Business host Sean Duffy to head the Department of Transportation. Industry groups have responded favorably to Duffy’s nomination and are hopeful he can navigate what promises to be a full plate as Transportation Secretary. In addition to overseeing projects resulting from 2021’s infrastructure bill, Duffy will be tasked with addressing chronic problems in air travel, developing federal policy regarding automation at ports and autonomous vehicles, and reauthorizing federal surface transportation programs. Duffy’s tenure as a U.S. Representative and his lobbying experience after his exit from the House should give him an advantage in navigating these issues as the head of the DOT. President-elect Trump has not yet named a nominee for the position of FMCSA Administrator. This nominee’s priority list should likely include evaluating proposed changes to the FMCSA’s Safety Measurement System (SMS) methodology, treatment of autonomous CMVs, and rules governing speed limiters.

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DOT and FMCSA Nominees

President-elect Trump has nominated former U.S. Representative and Fox Business host Sean Duffy to head the Department of Transportation. Industry groups have responded favorably to Duffy’s nomination and are hopeful he can navigate what promises to be a full plate as Transportation Secretary. In addition to overseeing projects resulting from 2021’s infrastructure bill, Duffy will be tasked with addressing chronic problems in air travel, developing federal policy regarding automation at ports and autonomous vehicles, and reauthorizing federal surface transportation programs. Duffy’s tenure as a U.S. Representative and his lobbying experience after his exit from the House should give him an advantage in navigating these issues as the head of the DOT. President-elect Trump has not yet named a nominee for the position of FMCSA Administrator. This nominee’s priority list should likely include evaluating proposed changes to the FMCSA’s Safety Measurement System (SMS) methodology, treatment of autonomous CMVs, and rules governing speed limiters.

News from Scopelitis is intended as a report to our clients and friends on developments affecting the transportation industry. The published material does not constitute an exhaustive legal study and should not be regarded or relied upon as individual legal advice or opinion.