U.S. Department of Transportation

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao is first cabinet head to quit after storming of U.S. Capitol.

Transit projects are expected to take on more importance than new construction in Joe Biden’s administration.

The coronavirus pandemic created a traffic shift — from highways to the internet — as citizens shelter in place.

Cybersecurity skills are among the gaps identified in GAO review of DOT’s workforce.

The rule is designed to ease testing delays and eliminate inconvenience and expense for new drivers.

Freight rail groups and others congratulate the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, on his nomination to lead DOT; also, U.S. weekly rail volumes rise nearly 5% year-over-year

President-elect Joe Biden has nominated former South Bend, Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg, who dropped out of 2020 presidential campaign earlier this year and endorsed Biden, as secretary of transportation. “I am nominating him for Secretary of Transportation because this position stands at the nexus of so many of the interlocking challenges and opportunities ahead of […]

Safety requirements established for potential shipping hazards.

Big-city Mayors Garcetti and Emanuel are receiving much of the speculation for DOT secretary.

A couple of South Florida air charter companies hoped to fly care packages to Cuba, but the U.S. State Department and some cargo rivals opposed their effort for different reasons.

UPS and Volvo Group concerned about changes proposed by regulators.

The U.S. Department of Transportation hopes the changes will help more short line and regional railroads modernize and upgrade their infrastructure.

$4.9 billion funded through FHWA road and bridge emergency program so far under Trump administration.

When evaluating empty-mile data, comparisons are not necessarily apples to apples.

The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $1 billion in BUILD grants. A handful of those grants went to projects improving freight rail traffic flows.

$305 billion, five-year FAST Act is set to expire Sept. 30.

ATA has “serious concerns” with HHS proposal, saying it adds burden for carriers already using hair testing.

National Multimodal Freight Network expected to be released later this year.

Trucking, medical groups warn of safety risks if CDL limits are rolled back.

Environmental groups and several states have filed lawsuits against regulation governing liquefied natural gas by rail over environmental and safety concerns.