Department of Transportation News Updates

Government

Senate Committee to Consider Transportation Nominees May 20

President Donald Trump’s nominees for senior posts at the U.S. Department of Transportation will be considered by the Senate Commerce Committee on May 20.

May 15, 2020
Government

Joel Szabat Nominated for Senior USDOT Role

The Trump White House on April 20 announced the president’s intent to formally nominate Joel Szabat to be undersecretary of transportation for policy.

April 30, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Airlines Ordered to Refund Cost of Flights Canceled by Virus

Airlines must fully refund airfare to passengers whose flights have been canceled during the outbreak of COVID-19, the U.S. Transportation Department ordered on April 3.

April 3, 2020
Government, Business

DOT Unveils Interactive Map to Promote Infrastructure Investment

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently unveiled an interactive map depicting federal investment in major infrastructure projects in underserved rural and urban communities.

January 6, 2020
Government, Safety

Federal Watchdog Recommends Congress Improve Freight Infrastructure Grants

In a report raising concerns about the U.S. Department of Transportation’s management of infrastructure grants popular among state officials, the Government Accountability Office recommended Congress reform the program.

July 22, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Trucking Leaders, Administration Chiefs to Address Key Industry Issues at MCE

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta are among the speakers who will address key industry issues at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 21-25 in Orlando, Fla.

October 12, 2017
Government

US DOT Grants $40 Million in Relief Funds to Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico will receive $40 million in federal relief funds to repair damage wrought by Hurricane Maria.

September 28, 2017
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Dips 1.6 Cents

The U.S. average retail price of diesel fell 1.6 cents to $2.786 a gallon as efforts to resupply fuel networks in areas struck by recent hurricanes continued, experts said.

September 18, 2017
Government, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Announces Updated Guidance for Automated Vehicles

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao on Sept. 12 unveiled updated federal guidance for automated driving systems for industry and states that want to deploy self-driving vehicles.

September 12, 2017