Congress is considering several options to keep the Highway Trust Fund afloat.
U.S. maritime regulators are giving ocean carriers and shippers more flexibility to meet contract filing requirements.
“Widely varying” tariff fees charged by container lines have prompted federal regulators to consider new rules.
Biden taps Daniel Maffei to head the FMC amid the ongoing port congestion crisis.
A DOT autonomous trucking technology study downplays concerns raised by the FMCSA.
DeJoy testifies that the Postal Service must focus on increasing its 35% share of the package market currently dominated by private carriers.
Carriers should begin planning now to influence policy change that could result from Biden’s supply chain executive order, industry observers say.
An investigation of the former DOT secretary highlights the need to restore trust in the federal infrastructure grant process.
Maritime regulators warn the Houston port agency against restrictions that could hamper the Gulf Coast container trade.
California will boost testing procedures to enforce distillate fuel regulations.
Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl Bentzel discusses the agency’s options in regulating rates and service amid the booming U.S. container supply chain.
Postal Service chief defends his strategy to shift mail from planes to trucks despite the resulting longer delivery times.
A change in political direction – and ongoing concerns – greet 10 Biden picks who will deal with freight issues.
The Federal Maritime Commission is stepping up oversight of charges imposed on trucking companies and U.S. exporters by containership companies.
The Biden administration review of critical supply chains is aimed at reducing reliance on China for equipment.
FMC commissioners appeal to President Joe Biden to immediately vaccinate the maritime workforce.
The American Trucking Associations and state trucking groups call on the Biden administration to reclassify vaccine status for truck drivers.
Joe Biden plans to sign a “Made in America” executive order that reiterates support for the Jones Act.
Biden’s executive orders address the COVID-19 supply chain and mask mandates among transportation modes.
Airlines are bleeding red ink and are asking incoming DOT nominee Pete Buttigieg to focus on testing and other steps to give people confidence to travel.
DOT Secretary Elaine Chao emailed a farewell letter to employees on Friday detailing her resignation and COVID-19 challenges.
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao is first cabinet head to quit after storming of U.S. Capitol.
FRA announces the full implementation of PTC as well as interoperability among competing railroads.
The World Shipping Council responds to assertions from FMC commissioners of potential Shipping Act violations.
Transit projects are expected to take on more importance than new construction in Joe Biden’s administration.
Freight forwarders are vying against all-cargo airlines and online merchants over whether export cargo should be screened or get a green light to the aircraft if it comes from a secure facility audited by the government.
Nobody likes a line cutter, but when it comes to the rush delivery of COVID-19 vaccines, the Federal Aviation Administration is making an exception.
