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Executive Order Aimed at Reducing Federal Regulations

President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to reduce regulations. The action could affect truck safety initiatives.

February 13, 2025
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DOT Secretary Duffy Outlines Highway Bill Priorities

The nation’s top transportation official during a recent industry conference appeared to offer guidance for federal policymakers to follow when planning federal highway policy updates.

February 11, 2025
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Tying Transportation Grants to Birth Rates Raises Concerns

CHICAGO — Secretary Sean Duffy has circulated a memo that instructs the Transportation Department to give preference to communities with high marriage and birth rates when awarding grants.

February 7, 2025
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Trump Halts Program to Expand EV Charger Network

The Trump administration is suspending federal funding for electric car chargers, following through on one of the president’s first directives to roll back subsidies for plug-in vehicles.

February 7, 2025
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Watch: USDOT Secretary Orders Fuel Economy Rule Rewrite

Newly appointed U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ordered a rewrite of more stringent U.S. fuel economy rules, following through on one of President Donald Trump’s first directives after he retook the White House.   

February 3, 2025
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Passenger Jet Collides With Army Copter Near D.C.-Area Airport

ARLINGTON, Va. — A jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided Jan. 29 with an Army helicopter carrying three soldiers around 9 p.m. EST while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington.

January 30, 2025
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USDOT Officials, NTSB to Headline TRB Annual Meeting

The transportation community will meet in Washington Jan. 5-9 for the annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board.

January 2, 2025
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White House Report Highlights Supply Chain Accomplishments

The U.S. Department of Transportation released a four-year review of how it strengthened the supply chain, and identified future challenges such as cybersecurity, within a massive report.

December 27, 2024
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MARAD Awards $4.85M to Improve Cargo Flow on Marine Highways

USDOT's Maritime Administration has awarded $4.85 million in grants to fund several marine highway projects including new cargo-handling equipment in Louisiana and Washington.

December 4, 2024
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Stakeholders Praise Trump USDOT Leader Nominee Sean Duffy

Transportation stakeholders are lining up to support President-elect Donald Trump’s selection to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation.

November 21, 2024