Department of Transportation News Updates

GovernmentBusiness

Joe Biden Weighs Rahm Emanuel for Transportation Secretary

President-elect Joe Biden is considering former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, a substantial and somewhat divisive figure in Democratic Party politics, to serve as his transportation secretary.

December 1, 2020
GovernmentTechnologySafety

DOT Issues $3 Million for State, Local Safety Tools

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently issued $3.3 million to state, local and tribal government groups to support tools that are meant to improve roadway safety.

June 12, 2020
Government

Democrats Protest Removal of DOT Acting Inspector General

WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats are protesting President Donald Trump’s decision to remove the Transportation Department’s acting inspector general, the latest in a string of actions by Trump to fire or replace government watchdogs.

May 19, 2020
Government

Senate Committee to Consider Transportation Nominees May 20

President Donald Trump’s nominees for senior posts at the U.S. Department of Transportation will be considered by the Senate Commerce Committee on May 20.

May 15, 2020
Government

Joel Szabat Nominated for Senior USDOT Role

The Trump White House on April 20 announced the president’s intent to formally nominate Joel Szabat to be undersecretary of transportation for policy.

April 30, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Airlines Ordered to Refund Cost of Flights Canceled by Virus

Airlines must fully refund airfare to passengers whose flights have been canceled during the outbreak of COVID-19, the U.S. Transportation Department ordered on April 3.

April 3, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

DOT Unveils Interactive Map to Promote Infrastructure Investment

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently unveiled an interactive map depicting federal investment in major infrastructure projects in underserved rural and urban communities.

January 6, 2020
GovernmentSafety

Federal Watchdog Recommends Congress Improve Freight Infrastructure Grants

In a report raising concerns about the U.S. Department of Transportation’s management of infrastructure grants popular among state officials, the Government Accountability Office recommended Congress reform the program.

July 22, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFuel

Trucking Leaders, Administration Chiefs to Address Key Industry Issues at MCE

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta are among the speakers who will address key industry issues at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 21-25 in Orlando, Fla.

October 12, 2017