Current News
Freight Transportation
at the USDOT
Learn about freight transportation web sites throughout the USDOT.
Information by State
Search for state-specific information on freight transportation and related activities.
New "Transportation Border Working Group" Initiative Sorts Through Myriad Technologies at the U.S.-Canada Border - 10/15/2004
New Freight Seminar: Freight Data Made Simple - 9/29/2004
Talking Freight Seminar, October 20, 2004 - 9/21/2004
Key Programs
- Freight Analysis conducts research on commodity flows and related freight transportation activities, develops analytical tools, measures system performance, and examines the relationship between freight transportation improvements and the economy.
- Freight Professional Development assists transportation and planning professionals in developing the knowledge and skills needed to do their jobs effectively.
- Intermodal Freight Technology conducts operational tests of intelligent transportation system technologies, supports the development of tools to evaluate infrastructure and operational needs at border crossings, and promotes the development of standards for information exchange.
- Vehicle Size & Weight certifies state compliance with Federal standards and provides information on state enforcement activities, reporting requirements, and contacts.
