DOT Secretary Duffy Outlines Highway Bill Priorities
The nation’s top transportation official during a recent industry conference appeared to offer guidance for federal policymakers to follow when planning federal highway policy updates.
February 11, 2025Senate Confirms Sean Duffy for DOT Secretary
WASHINGTON — Former congressman Sean Duffy was confirmed by a vote of 77-22.
January 28, 2025Trump to Take Reins as Biden Rushes Infrastructure Projects
WASHINGTON — While Republicans capped 2024 with a presidential victory, the Biden administration has been rushing to advance as many infrastructure and microchip projects as it can.
December 17, 2024Trump Chooses Former Congressman Sean Duffy for DOT Chief
Under Trump, DOT will take a lead role in reshaping federal infrastructure investment to align with the priorities of the incoming president and Republican congressional leaders.
November 18, 2024Buttigieg: Truck Parking Central to Safety Mission
USDOT announced more than $4 billion in grants Oct. 21, including projects in Nevada, Ohio and Wisconsin that will add parking to existing facilities along interstate highways.
October 23, 2024Industry Leaders Praise FLOW for Improving Freight Predictions
The transportation sector can better forecast freight trends when companies share information, according to stakeholders of an initiative aimed at facilitating that exchange.
September 12, 2024ATA Presses DOT on Stalled Mileage-Based Fee Study
With the IIJA set to expire in about two years, ATA said the opportunity to conduct the pilot program and report the results to Congress is “quickly fading.”
August 21, 2024Transportation Agencies Face Safety Challenges, Report Says
A new Department of Transportation Inspector General report has concluded that DOT agencies face a number of challenges in 2024 to meet their ambitious safety goals.
November 9, 2023FY24 Transportation Funding Bill Awaits Consideration
The campaign for a new speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives has sidelined legislation designed to fund the Department of Transportation through fiscal 2024.
October 12, 2023US House to Consider FY24 Transportation Bill
Legislation to ensure the Department of Transportation is funded through fiscal 2024 is scheduled for consideration this month in the U.S. House of Representatives.
October 3, 2023