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USDOT Updates Innovation, Technology Principles

The federal regulatory landscape for transportation operations must prioritize safety, economic growth and climate change, the leadership at the U.S. Department of Transportation recently affirmed in a series of guiding principles.

January 11, 2022
Government, Safety, Autonomous

ATA Presses USDOT for AV Industry Guidance

Facilitating the deployment of autonomous vehicle technologies in trucking is among the policies American Trucking Associations called on the U.S. Department of Transportation to adopt.

January 5, 2022
Government, Safety

USDOT Recognizes Louisiana’s Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative

Louisiana’s transportation department is among the groups recently recognized by the U.S. Department of Transportation for its anti-human trafficking efforts.

January 4, 2022
Government

2021: Year of the $1 Trillion Infrastructure Law

A long-awaited federal bill that will fund upgrades to the nation’s highway infrastructure was finalized during 2021, the culmination of tough legislative effort and a welcome outcome for trucking.

December 17, 2021
Government, Business, Logistics

Responding to Supply Chain Needs, USDOT Announces Maritime Grants

To continue its push to alleviate freight bottlenecks nationwide, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced a series of grants for commercial maritime operations and freight hubs along key parts of the supply chain.

December 14, 2021
Government

USDOT Nominees Await Action in Senate

Nominees for senior roles at the U.S. Department of Transportation continue to await consideration before the U.S. Senate.

December 7, 2021
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

South Dakota Freight Project Awarded $22M USDOT Grant

The South Dakota Department of Transportation was recently awarded a federal grant for a corridor essential to the region’s flow of freight, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced.

November 30, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

USDOT Highlights State Benefits in $1T Infrastructure Law

A state-by-state summary and analysis from the U.S. Department of Transportation of the recently enacted $1 trillion federal infrastructure bill highlights funding provisions tucked in the law.

November 22, 2021
Government, Logistics

USDOT, California Announce Supply Chain Strategic Partnership

With the Biden administration seeking remedies to ameliorate freight connectivity concerns related to the national supply chain, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced a partnership with agencies in California.

November 2, 2021
Government

Senate Leaders Propose Fiscal 2022 Funding Increase for USDOT

Legislation that would boost funding for federal transportation programs in fiscal 2022 was unveiled by leaders in the U.S. Senate on Oct. 18.

October 19, 2021