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The Department of Transportation is working across all modes of transportation and with stakeholders to detect, deter and disrupt Human Trafficking. America’s roadways, airways and waterways are being used to facilitate trafficking of human beings. We are committed to working with our...
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) works with transportation stakeholders across all modes of transportation to prevent human trafficking and is a member of the President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking (PITF), a cabinet-level entity chaired...
US Department of Transportation Resources for Hurricane MichaelStorm Response Highlights ReportAs of 4 p.m. October 10, 2018
Contact: Marianne McInerney Marianne.McInerney@dot.gov
U.S. DOT Updates by Operating Administration:The Department’s Crisis Management...
Storm Response Highlights ReportAs of 2 p.m. October 10, 2018
Contact: Marianne McInerney Marianne.McInerney@dot.gov
U.S. DOT Updates by Operating Administration:The Department’s Crisis Management Center (CMC) monitors on-going weather impacting Americans 24...
US Department of Transportation Resources for Hurricane MichaelStorm Response Highlights ReportAs of 12 p.m. October 15, 2018
U.S. DOT Updates by Operating Administration:The Department’s Crisis Management Center (CMC) monitors on-going...
Are you shipping hairsprays, cleaners, spray paints, or any other aerosol products? Aerosols are pressurized containers that hold compressed gases that expel liquids, pastes, or powders from the container. Often, these products can be shipped as “limited quantity” shipments, as long as they are...
Do you need to ship a laptop, cell phone, or other device that contains a lithium battery? These batteries (and devices) are regulated as hazardous materials with potential dangers including short circuits or damage that can result in sparks and fires! Because of this, batteries and devices...
If you are shipping perishable goods, such as food items or medicines, you may be including dry ice in your package to keep the contents cool. Many express or overnight shipments like these will end up on an aircraft. That’s why it’s important to follow PHMSA’s guidelines on hazardous materials...