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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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House Leaders Graves, Larsen Unveil 5-Year Highway Bill

The BUILD America 250 Act would reauthorize federal surface transportation programs covering roads, bridges, transit, rail and safety.

May 18, 2026
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FAA Ends MD-11 Grounding After Boeing Review

“After extensive review, the FAA approved Boeing’s protocol for safely returning MD-11 airplanes to service,” the agency said May 11 in a statement.

May 11, 2026
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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Earlier this year, the Trump administration rescinded the EPA’s endangerment finding, marking its most significant climate policy rollback to date.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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