Newly appointed U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ordered a rewrite of more stringent U.S. fuel economy rules, following through on one of President Donald Trump’s first directives after he retook the White House. Â
February 3, 2025usdot News Updates
Watch: USDOT Secretary Orders Fuel Economy Rule Rewrite
Passenger Jet Collides With Army Copter Near D.C.-Area Airport
ARLINGTON, Va. — A jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided Jan. 29 with an Army helicopter carrying three soldiers around 9 p.m. EST while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington.
January 30, 2025USDOT Officials, NTSB to Headline TRB Annual Meeting
The transportation community will meet in Washington Jan. 5-9 for the annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board.
January 2, 2025White House Report Highlights Supply Chain Accomplishments
The U.S. Department of Transportation released a four-year review of how it strengthened the supply chain, and identified future challenges such as cybersecurity, within a massive report.
December 27, 2024MARAD Awards $4.85M to Improve Cargo Flow on Marine Highways
USDOT's Maritime Administration has awarded $4.85 million in grants to fund several marine highway projects including new cargo-handling equipment in Louisiana and Washington.
December 4, 2024Stakeholders Praise Trump USDOT Leader Nominee Sean Duffy
Transportation stakeholders are lining up to support President-elect Donald Trump’s selection to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation.
November 21, 2024USDOT Praises Trucking’s Efforts in New Trafficking Report
The report, three years in the making and made public on Sept. 6, lauds the trucking industry for its efforts to join the fight at high-level federal and state government agencies.
September 19, 2024Buttigieg Announces $1 Billion for Transportation Safety
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently announced a new wave of funding aimed at improving transportation safety around the country.
September 5, 2024Houston Receives $3.4M to Study Police-Fire Response
Federal officials announced that Houston would receive $3.4 million for a project to study emergency response times, part of $1 billion aimed at improving street safety nationwide.
September 5, 2024DOT Safety Plan Promotes Wireless Communications on Roadways
USDOT released a plan to promote the advancement of a developing technology enabling vehicles and road infrastructure to communicate with each other to improve safety.
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