Official US Government Icon

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure Site Icon

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

General

Legacy ID
1

Part 40 Final Rule - DOT Summary of Changes

On November 5, 2024, the Department of Transportation (DOT) published a final rule in the Federal Register (89 FR 87792).  This final rule amends the DOT’s regulated industry drug testing program primarily as it relates to oral fluid testing.

When is the final rule effective? The...

Tribal Transportation Self-Governance Program

The Tribal Transportation Self-Governance Program (TTSGP) provides federally recognized Tribes and Tribal organizations with greater control, flexibility, and decision-making authority over DOT funds used to carry out tribal transportation programs, functions, services, and activities (PFSAs) in...

Effects of Long-Term Inactivity on Railcar Bearings

Failures in railcar wheel bearings can result in catastrophic derailments like the East Palestine, OH incident on February 3, 2023. Many factors affect bearing performance, including long periods of inactivity as bearings sit idle in railyards or sidings. According to the...

DOT Onboard Demographics, September 2024

This spreadsheet provides onboard statistics for September FY 2024. Demographics are particularly useful to managers in the workforce planning process.  This data is also used by Congressional staffers and others who have an interest in the size and makeup of the federal workforce and by...

DOT Onboard Demographics, August 2024

This spreadsheet provides onboard statistics for August FY 2024. Demographics are particularly useful to managers in the workforce planning process.  This data is also used by Congressional staffers and others who have an interest in the size and makeup of the federal workforce and by...

Statement by Secretary Pete Buttigieg on ILA and USMX Agreement

This tentative agreement to get workers a historic and much-deserved raise would not be possible without the leadership of President Biden, Vice President Harris, the ILA, and the USMX member companies. I want to thank everyone involved for putting the country first, finding a path forward to...

Future of Transportation Summit 2024

 

The US DOT inaugural Future of Transportation Summit took place on August 13-15, 2024  at the DOT headquarters in Washington, D.C.  During this three-day event, presentations were conducted based on mobility, environment, infrastructure, safety and cybersecurity...