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Explore the latest department of transportation news covering regulatory changes and policy updates that impact the trucking and logistics industry. This section provides insights into federal and state transportation initiatives, safety regulations and funding decisions that dictate the operational landscape for fleets and logistics providers. Stay informed about the evolving regulatory environment impacting the transportation sector.

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US States Have Revoked 28,000 Non-Domiciled CDLs

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy highlighted the revoked non-domiciled CDLs among a list of one-year accomplishments to support the trucking industry.

May 7, 2026
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DOT Awards $774 Million for Port Infrastructure Projects

The Department of Transportation has awarded $774 million in port infrastructure grants, with Alaska, Texas and Florida gaining the highest amounts.

May 4, 2026
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EPA Chief Zeldin Defends Trump’s Budget Plan

Earlier this year, the Trump administration rescinded the EPA’s endangerment finding, marking its most significant climate policy rollback to date.

April 30, 2026
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Duffy Asks States to Identify Worst Traffic Bottlenecks

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is asking governors and mayors to identify their worst traffic bottlenecks to obtain federal assistance to ease congestion.

April 27, 2026
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Knight-Swift More Confident in Up Cycle Despite Guidance Cut

The carrier’s post-market announcement April 16 is intended to reset expectations ahead of the release of earnings for the first quarter on April 22.

April 20, 2026
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FMCSA Withholds $73 Million From New York

The action follows a federal audit of New York’s commercial driver licensing program that identified widespread violations of federal requirements.

April 16, 2026
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Trump Administration Orders Restart of Santa Ynez Pipeline

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy revealed April 13 that officials from PHMSA visited the pipeline site to oversee safety operations.

April 16, 2026
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Duffy Opens Door to Airline Mergers Amid Fuel Volatility

“President Trump, he loves to see big deals happen,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said during an interview on CNBC April 7. 

April 7, 2026
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DOT Budget Blueprint Lifts FMCSA Funding to $946 Million

Under the proposal, motor carrier safety operations and programs would be funded at $398 million, while motor carrier safety grants would total $548 million.

April 7, 2026
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FMCSA Toughens Enforcement of Carrier Number Transfers

“FMCSA will inactivate USDOT Numbers upon discovery that the number is being used by anyone other than the assigned legal person,” the FMCSA said.

March 20, 2026

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