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Sen. Ernst introduces legislation to thwart Chinese surveillance of railroads

By Liz Carey  |   August 28, 2026   |   Federal

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced legislation that would strengthen national security by preventing the Chinese Community Party from monitoring sensitive military shipment monitoring. The leg...

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USDOT launches initiative to update highway, rail corridors into multi-use arteries for utility use

By Melina Druga  |   August 28, 2026   |   Federal

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently launched a voluntary initiative to transform highway and rail corridors into multi-use arteries for transmission wires, fiber optic lines, water pipeline...

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USDOT announces investment in ferry modernization effort

By Liz Carey  |   August 25, 2026   |   Featured

The U.S. Department of Transportation will make $665 million in investments to modernize the ferry infrastructure. The department announced it had selected 23 projects in 14 states and the United ...

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FAA seeks feedback on space industry initiatives

By Melina Druga  |   August 25, 2026   |   Federal

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comment on two new initiatives that will ensure continued American dominance in the global commercial space transportation industry. The ...

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Legislation would curtail excessive trucking lawsuits

By Liz Carey  |   August 24, 2026   |   Featured

U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R_NE) introduced legislation she said will help prevent excessive trucking litigation aimed at high damages and awards based on arbitrary standards. The legislation, the Uni...

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USDOT, Port of Corpus Christi sign nuclear maritime technology agreement

By Liz Carey  |   August 21, 2026   |   Federal

The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Port of Corpus Christi have signed an agreement to partner on small modular reactor (SMR) technology for maritime applications. The port will explore ...

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FAA announces hybrid-electric flight demonstrations

By Liz Carey  |   August 20, 2026   |   Air

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Departments of Transportation would join Electra in conducting hybrid-electric demonstration flights. The flight...

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Legislation securing veterans’ access to CDLs introduced

By Liz Carey  |   August 17, 2026   |   Federal

U.S. Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) introduced legislation last week that would fast-track American Veteran’s paths to earning a commercial driver’s license. The Freedom Haulers bill would codify an i...

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Bill to crack down on excessive trucking lawsuits introduced in House

By Liz Carey  |   August 14, 2026   |   Featured

U.S. Reps. Mike Flood (R-NE), Jake Ellzey (R-TX), Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and David Rouzer (R-NC) introduced legislation that would address the recent spike in trucking lawsuits. The Uniform Vehicle ...

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USDOT announces Steve Dowling as new chief safety officer of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

By Liz Carey  |   August 12, 2026   |   Federal

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced that Steve Dowling has joined the agency as its Chief Safety Officers. Dowling has more than...

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FRA to modernize train noise emission standards

By Liz Carey  |   August 4, 2026   |   Featured

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has created new guidance to modernize train noise emission standards. The new guidance will make way for hig...

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Merchant Marine Act waiver will harm U.S. economy, study finds

By Melina Druga  |   July 30, 2026   |   Featured

A long-term waiver of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, commonly known as the Jones Act, will harm the U.S. economy in four key areas, a recent Transportation Institute economic analysis found. The ...

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Federal transit funding process would get revamp under newly introduced measure

By Kim Riley  |   July 27, 2026   |   Featured

Bipartisan, bicameral legislation introduced recently on Capitol Hill would modernize how the federal government evaluates transit projects seeking funding through the Federal Transit Administrationâ€...

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U.S. DOT launches AI initiative to modernize transportation infrastructure

By Liz Carey  |   July 24, 2026   |   Federal

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced July 22 it has launched a new initiative to use artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize and modernize the country’s transportation infrastructure. A...

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Legislation modernizing Railroad Retirement system introduced

By Liz Carey  |   July 17, 2026   |   Federal

Legislation that would modernize the Railroad Retirement Board and the railroad retirement system has been introduced in Congress. Since 1935, the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) has operated a di...

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House committee approves legislation addressing improvements for water resources infrastructure

By Liz Carey  |   July 16, 2026   |   Featured

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee unanimously approved bipartisan legislation that would address improvements for the country’s water resources infrastructure. U.S. Rep. Sam ...

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EPA proposes eliminating DEF Deratements to save truckers billions

By Liz Carey  |   July 13, 2026   |   Featured

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it is proposing to eliminate deratements stemming from Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) System failures. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said the proposal...

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Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern respond to STB information request in railroad merger

By Liz Carey  |   July 9, 2026   |   Federal

Union Pacific Corporation and Norfolk Southern Corporation announced they have submitted the first portion of their responses to the Surface Transportation Board’s request for additional information...

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U.S. Transportation Department invests $1.73B into transportation infrastructure

By Liz Carey  |   July 9, 2026   |   Featured

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the investment of $1.73 billion into transportation infrastructure in 52 states, territories and the District of Columbia. Funding from the Better U...

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Supersonic flight headed to the U.S., FAA says

By Liz Carey  |   July 2, 2026   |   Air

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would set standards for supersonic travel across the country, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said. The propose...

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