U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Welcomes Four New Top DOT Officials Following Senate Confirmation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy welcomed four new top officials to the Department following their confirmation by the U.S. Senate on October 7, 2025, in an en bloc vote of 51-47. They are:

Michael Rutherford to serve as the first Assistant...

U.S. Department of Transportation Statement on Review of Chicago's Discriminatory, Unconstitutional Processes

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following statement:

This week, USDOT issued an interim final rule (IFR) barring race- and sex-based contracting requirements from federal grants.

To continue implementation of this rule, USDOT...

Emergency Order for Ensuring the Safe Operation of SEPTA

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces Emergency Action to Ensure the Safety of Philadelphia's SEPTA Commuter Rail Operations

The Federal Railroad Administration is Actively Monitoring the Inspection, Testing, Maintenance and Operation of the Railroad’s Fleet

U.S. Department of Transportation Statement on Review of New York’s Discriminatory, Unconstitutional Contracting Processes

USDOT issued an interim final rule (IFR) barring race- and sex-based contracting requirements from federal grants.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Deploys Brand New ‘Notice to Airmen’ System to Provide Critical Alerts About Airspace Changes

The new safety system is the next step in delivering a state-of-the-art air traffic control system

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Celebrates Restoration of Historic “Christ on the Water” Painting at U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Painting was returned to Wiley Hall—where it first hung—with midshipmen and Academy leadership in attendance

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Takes Emergency Action to Protect America’s Roads, Restrict Non-Domiciled CDLs

New rule closes dangerous loopholes, holds states accountable, and launches immediate enforcement action against California for gross negligence

Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces $35.9 Million Loan to Expand Freight Capacity for Washington State’s Port of Longview

Project will enhance efficiency, safety, and economic opportunity

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Launches First Phase of National Consumer Complaint Database Modernization

Database modernization will allow for easier navigation and improved functionality

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