usdot News Updates

Government, Business, Safety

Two Maryland Schools Receive Federal CDL Grants

Two federal grants totaling $371,050 were awarded to two Maryland community colleges for commercial driver license training.

October 12, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

N.J. Wants Faster Action by Feds on Congestion-Pricing Suit

New Jersey accused the U.S. Department of Transportation of stalling its lawsuit challenging federal approval of New York City’s controversial congestion-pricing plan.

September 27, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Truck Parking Projects on Docket, Secretary Buttigieg Says

Increasing parking availability for the nation’s truck drivers remains high on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s agenda, Secretary Pete Buttigieg indicated recently.

September 27, 2023
Government

Senate, House Differ on FY24 Funding Bills

With federal funding authority expiring at the end of the month, congressional leaders have yet to finalize their fiscal 2024 legislation.

September 14, 2023
Government

Senate Could Consider FY24 Transportation Bill Next Week

Legislation to fund the U.S. Department of Transportation through fiscal 2024 will be considered in the Senate as early as the week of Sept. 11.

September 7, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

USDOT Names 2 New Marine Highway Systems

Two new marine highway systems have added 250 miles to the Ohio River system and 6,500 miles of Alaskan waterways to the national transportation system to improve freight shipments.

August 18, 2023
Government, Safety, Logistics

Senators Introduce Trucking Safety Bill

Legislation meant to promote highway safety by setting federal standards that further determine a carrier’s competence was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.

July 27, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

US, Canada Plan First Cross-Border Electric Vehicle Corridor

The U.S. and Canada announced the creation of the Binational Electric Vehicle Corridor, an 872-mile route that will stretch from Kalamazoo, Mich., to Quebec City, Quebec, and feature fast chargers every 50 miles. 

May 18, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Expanding Truck Parking High on USDOT Agenda, Buttigieg Says

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg stressed that expanding access to safe truck parking is a key priority for his agency, and one that he understands ensures the safety of drivers and efficiency of supply chains.

May 9, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

GAO Tells DOT to Update Freight Handbook

To improve real-time decisions in the commercial transportation sector, a new government watchdog report recommended the U.S. Department of Transportation update its freight guidance.

May 1, 2023