Sean Duffy Sworn In as Secretary of U.S. Department of Transportation and Takes Immediate Action to Make Cars More Affordable

WASHINGTON — Today, Sean Duffy was officially sworn in as the 20th Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT). Secretary Duffy was administered the oath of office by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas at the U.S. Supreme Court and was joined by his...

Memorandum: Fixing the CAFE Program

Air Travel Consumer Report: October 2024 Numbers

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of October 2024 on-time performance, mishandled baggage, and mishandled wheelchairs and scooters. The ATCR is designed to assist consumers...

U.S. Department of Transportation Observes National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

WASHINGTON – In recognition of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, January is a time of renewed commitment for the U.S. Department of Transportation in its efforts to prevent, identify, and report human trafficking and its impact on America’s transportation systems, supply chains, and...

U.S. Department of Transportation Accomplishments Overview – January 2021-January 2025

Thanks to Secretary Buttigieg’s leadership, America’s transportation systems are in better shape than they were four years ago, and the foundation has been laid for major progress in the coming years on all modes of travel and our supply chains.

Complaint Against Southwest Airlines

DOT Sues Southwest Airlines for Chronically Delayed Flights

DOT’s lawsuit alleges that Southwest’s chronic flight delays were an illegal unrealistic scheduling practice

USDOT Publishes National Roadway Safety Strategy Progress Report; Welcomes New Allies in Action

WASHINGTON– Following the announcement of 10 consecutive quarters of declining roadway fatalities across America, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced today its 2025 National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS) Progress Report, along with an additional 15 new commitments from...

USDOT Proposes New Rule to Strengthen Safety Requirements for Carbon Dioxide Pipelines

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced new comprehensive proposed requirements for carbon dioxide (CO2) and hazardous liquid pipelines.

The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) will strengthen...

FHWA Announces Updates to Buy America Requirements to Promote Domestic Manufacturing in Transportation Projects

Biden-Harris Administration publishes new rule discontinuing the Buy America Manufactured Products General Waiver in federal-aid highway projects to bolster domestic manufacturing and support American jobs

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