usdot News Updates

Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

US Transborder Truck Freight Jumps 13% in January

North American transborder truck freight in January jumped nearly 13% year-over-year, according to Bureau of Transportation Statistics figures released March 22.

March 23, 2023
Government

DOT’s Fiscal 2024 Budget Request Boosts Safety, Supply Chain Programs

Safety and freight connectivity programs are prioritized in the White House’s fiscal 2024 budget request for the U.S. Department of Transportation.

March 9, 2023
Government, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

New Pocket Guide Includes Key Transportation Metrics

A 72-page “Pocket Guide to Transportation 2023” from the federal government is available online and in print with key statistical data and highlights of major national transportation data trends.

December 28, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

USDOT Updates National Safety Strategy

Additional safety strategies for the nation’s mobility networks were recently announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation as part of its comprehensive plan.

October 17, 2022
Government

USDOT Unveils Guide, Grants to Combat Truck Parking Shortage

Describing efforts to battle the truck parking shortage, top federal transportation and maritime leaders unveiled a guide to help states and described available grants.

October 3, 2022
Government

USDOT Outlines Infrastructure Funding Availability

Federal funds to enhance safety and connectivity across the country’s mobility networks will become available over the next few months to help state agencies make improvements to freight corridors, and also propel adoption of new technologies throughout the transportation landscape.

July 28, 2022
Government

FHWA Announces Plan for States, Localities to Track GHG Emissions

The Federal Highway Administration has announced a notice of proposed rulemaking for states and municipalities to track and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

July 7, 2022
Government, Safety

House Readies Consideration of FY23 Transportation Bill

Legislation that would ensure funding for operations at the U.S. Department of Transportation in fiscal 2023 has been cleared for a vote on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.

July 7, 2022
Government, Safety

House Funding Committee Approves FY23 Transportation Bill

A House panel approved legislation that would ensure the continuity of operations at the U.S. Department of Transportation through fiscal 2023.

July 1, 2022
Government

FMCSA Nominee Touts IIJA’s Workforce Programs at Senate Hearing

WASHINGTON — Robin Hutcheson, President Joe Biden’s nominee to oversee the nation’s trucking regulations, pointed to the administration’s efforts to boost the industry’s workforce during her confirmation hearing June 8.

June 8, 2022