PennDOT News Updates

Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, TCA

Pennsylvania Provides $55M to Boost Freight Rail Projects

HARRISBURG, Pa. 鈥 Thirty rail freight improvement projects are slated to share $55 million as part of efforts by Gov. Josh Shapiro鈥檚 administration to boost infrastructure and economic growth.

December 23, 2024
Government, Logistics

PennDOT Officials: Bridge鈥檚 鈥楶oor鈥 Rating Didn鈥檛 Warrant Closure

PITTSBURGH 鈥 The bridge that collapsed in Pittsburgh Jan. 28 showed deterioration during a September inspection that was not bad enough to require its closure, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said Jan. 31.

January 31, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

PennDOT Extends Expiration Dates for Commercial Licenses, Permits

As a response to statewide efforts to combat COVID-19, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has extended expiration dates pertaining to commercial driver licenses.

October 2, 2020
Government, Business

PennDOT Accepting Applications for Multimodal Transportation Fund

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is accepting applications from those seeking to finance projects through the Multimodal Transportation Fund.

September 10, 2020
Government, Business

OOIDA-Backed Lawsuit Over Pennsylvania Turnpike Tolls Dismissed

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania on April 4 dismissed the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association鈥檚 class-action lawsuit claiming the state lets the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission collect 鈥渆xcessive鈥 tolls, hampering interstate commerce.

April 4, 2019
Government, Business, Safety, TCA

Trucking Companies Question Pennsylvania Travel Ban Citations

DUNMORE, Pa. 鈥 State police issued more than 800 citations statewide to drivers violating the commercial vehicle ban during the Feb. 12 winter storm. Troopers say they were strongly enforcing the ban as a way to prevent crashes and keep highways clear.

February 15, 2019
Government, Business

PennDOT Pilot Reaches More Small Businesses

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has announced a new state Department of Transportation pilot program geared toward small businesses.

September 18, 2018
Government

PennDOT Recognized for Highway Innovations

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation was recognized by federal officials for using advanced technologies to improve highway safety, the Federal Highway Administration announced Aug. 4.

August 4, 2016