House Democrats could find common ground with President Trump on infrastructure as long as the president unveils a “real infrastructure” bill, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said on Meet the Press on Feb. 5.

Transportation policymakers and industry stakeholders rejected the Trump administration’s proposal that private sector investments would significantly upgrade the country’s infrastructure over the next few years.

Directing the resources of the U.S. Department of Transportation to revamp the country’s infrastructure and establishing a policy framework for autonomous vehicles will be the top priorities for the Trump administration, said Elaine Chao, the country’s newest secretary of transportation.

Legislation that would transfer revenue into the federal Highway Trust Fund from U.S. Customs and Border Protection was unveiled this week by the top trucking authorizer in the Senate, a move aimed at addressing the country’s outdated and deficient transportation network.

WASHINGTON — Allowing the freight industry to rely on twin 33-foot trailers nationwide would enhance productivity, safety and environmental efficiency, FedEx Corp.’s chief executive told a House transportation panel Feb. 1.

There are many infrastructure projects in America that need immediate attention. Just don't define 'immediate' as the first 200 days of the Trump administration. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Republican leaders have yet to figure out when to proceed with legislation that would modernize freight corridors, structurally deficient bridges and old pipelines, Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), policy chairman for the party in the Senate, told reporters on Jan. 25.

WASHINGTON — Advancements in self-driving vehicle technology require a set of national guidelines aimed at promoting safety and ensuring smooth connectivity across freight corridors, Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) said Jan. 25.