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DOT Ready to Help Truckers as They Support Country, Elaine Chao Says

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao told Transport Topics during an exclusive interview that her agency stands ready to build on the actions it already has taken to help trucking support the country through the coronavirus crisis.

April 3, 2020

Colorado DOT to Expand Truck Parking at Two Rest Areas

The Colorado Department of Transportation is conducting a project to expand truck parking availability at two rest areas.

April 3, 2020

Minnesota DOT Announces 188 Construction Projects

The Minnesota Department of Transportation unveiled the 188 road and bridge projects it will undertake during this year’s construction season.

April 3, 2020

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

Amazon Diverts Masks to Hospitals, Pledges Warehouse Safety

Amazon .com Inc. said it will divert sales of masks and other medical supplies to hospitals and government entities.

April 2, 2020

US Unemployment Claims Hit 6.6 Million, Competition Mounts for Masks

The economic damage from the coronavirus crisis piled up as an unprecedented 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits in a single week, and the competition for masks and other protective gear intensified amid growing evidence that people who are infected but have no symptoms can spread the virus.

April 2, 2020

Pelosi Looks to Infrastructure for Next Coronavirus Crisis Response

House Democrats’ next legislative response to the coronavirus pandemic will focus on reviving long-standing infrastructure priorities, such as improving freight and commuter mobility.

April 1, 2020

Mariners Take Extra Precautions as Great Lakes Shipping Season Begins

As the coronavirus pandemic locked down countries and disrupted global supply chains, the Great Lakes shipping season got underway last week, with extra precautions in tow.

April 1, 2020

Transportation Nominees Await Action in Senate

The consideration of senior transportation nominees is among the pending matters before a Republican-led Senate scheduled to resume its legislative agenda April 20.

March 31, 2020

FMCSA Issues Guidance for Drug Testing During Emergency

Federal trucking regulators have issued “reasonable flexibility” guidance for motor carriers and drivers to follow for drug and alcohol testing during the COVID-19 emergency.

March 31, 2020