Topics: Department of Transportation (DOT)

NATSO to Serve on U.S. DOT Human Trafficking Advisory Committee

The Department of Transportation recently announced that it has re-chartered its Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking as required under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. More

DOT Issues Fuel Economy ("CAFE") Standards

The Department of Transportation (DOT) recently released final tailpipe pollution standards that will require average fuel efficiency of new cars and light trucks to reach 49 miles per gallon in less than four years. More

Colonial Pipeline Update

NATSO remains in close contact with the Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Transportation, regulators and lawmakers regarding the status of fuel supplies and any potential shortages as a result of the cybersecurity attack on the Colonial Pipeline. NATSO will continue to update its members as information becomes available, including Declarations of Emergency, hours-of-service waivers and White House announcements. More

NATSO Congratulates Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg

NATSO President and CEO Lisa Mullings today issued the following statement on the confirmation of Pete Buttigieg as the 19th U.S. Secretary of Transportation: “NATSO congratulates Pete Buttigieg on his confirmation as Secretary of Transportation and looks forward to working with him on a broad spectrum of issues, including the need for long-term, sustainable highway funding and policies that further encourage private-sector investment in alternative fueling infrastructure, such as electric vehicle charging. More

NATSO Outlines Principles for Advancing Alternative Fuels in the Market

NATSO, representing the nation’s truckstops and travel plazas, in a letter to the Biden Administration on January 27 outlined the market and incentive structure that would most effectively prompt existing fuel retailers to invest more in lower carbon fuels, including electric vehicle charging stations. More

NATSO Analysis: House Transportation Committee Draft Reauthorization Legislation Members Only Join or Login

House Transportation Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-OR) introduced a highway reauthorization bill June 3 (INVEST in America Act) that will be subject of much attention and advocacy efforts in the weeks ahead. More

Senate Committee Examines Effects of COVID-19 on Transportation

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, led by Chairman Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-WA), held a hearing June examining the effects of COVID-19 on the state of transportation and critical infrastructure. The hearing sought to examine the main challenges the transportation industry is facing as a result of the pandemic, and discuss what the congressional response should be. More

House to Release Draft Highway Bill

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is expected to release its draft highway reauthorization bill this week. The legislation will provide $494 billion in funding over a period of five years for highway, transit, safety, and research programs, a 46 percent increase over current investment levels. More

NATSO Foundation Recognized for Commitment to Human Trafficking

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DOT Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking Releases Final Report to Secretary Chao Members Only Join or Login

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking released its final report to Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao providing recommendations on actions the Department can take to help combat human trafficking. It also recommended best practices for states and local transportation stakeholders in combatting human trafficking. More

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