DOT News Updates

Government, Business

Trump DOT Repeals ‘Woke’ Emissions Performance Metrics

The Department of Transportation this month announced a repeal of a Federal Highway Administration rule for states to establish emission-reduction goals.

April 21, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

DOT Seeks Input on Cutting Transportation Regulations

President Donald Trump’s orders since he took office have set goals for agencies to cut regulations where possible. DOT is asking for input from truckers, trade organizations and small businesses.

April 7, 2025
Government, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Congress to Review DOT Nominees, Trump’s Budget Plan

Members of Congress return to Washington the week of March 24 to consider senior officials for Department of Transportation agencies and President Donald Trump’s budget and tax plan.

March 20, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Senate Panels OK Bradbury for DOT, Chavez-DeRemer for Labor

A Senate panel recently approved the nomination of Steven Bradbury to help lead the Department of Transportation as deputy secretary. The vote was 15-13 along party lines.

February 27, 2025
Government, Technology, Safety

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, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Senate Confirms Sean Duffy for DOT Secretary

WASHINGTON — Former congressman Sean Duffy was confirmed by a vote of 77-22.

January 28, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Trump 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, 2024
Government, Business

Trump 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, 2024
Business, Safety

Buttigieg: 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, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Industry 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, 2024