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Freight at the USDOT
Learn about freight transportation Web sites and find phone numbers for freight information and services throughout the USDOT.
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National Freight Advisory Committee
The U.S. Department of Transportation is establishing a National Freight Advisory Committee (NFAC) and soliciting nominations for membership. The NFAC will provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary on matters related to freight transportation in the United States. More information and instructions on submitting nominations can be found at http://www.freight.dot.gov/freight_nfac.cfm.
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National and State Information
Search for national and state-specific information on freight transportation and related activities.
Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21)
MAP-21
On July 6, 2012, President Obama signed into law P.L. 112-141, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21).
Link to MAP-21, Section 1511 - Special Permits During Periods of National Emergency Implementation Guidance
Special Permits During Periods of National Emergency (MAP-21 Section 1511)
For divisible loads, which may be issued by the States to vehicles and loads that are delivering relief supplies during a Presidentially-declared emergency or major disaster.

The following news items were compiled by the FHWA Office of Freight Management and Operations. This is not meant to be a comprehensive list of freight news.

Washington Connecting to Canada: Flow of Goods - 5/16/2013
Canada is the third largest destination of Washington State's exports and the largest source of Washington State's imports....

Critical Issues in Transportation: 2009 Update - 5/16/2013
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) has released the 2009 update to their Critical Issues in Transportation report highlighting...

Governor Quinn Announces Illinois Coal Exports Set Record in 2012, Fuel Economic Growth - 5/16/2013
Between 2010 and 2012, coal exports in Illinois have increased five-fold from 2.5 million tons to 13 million...

New Mexico DOT Celebrates Completion of Major Interchange Project - 5/16/2013
A ribbon cutting event was recently held for the $37 million Las Cruces' I-10/I-25 System Interchange project. Project...

Freight Rail Infrastructure Projects to Spur Economic Development in Massachusetts - 5/16/2013
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation's (MassDOT) Industrial Rail Access Program has awarded $2.85 million matching grant funds for...

Trucking Industry Is Set to Expand Its Use of Natural Gas - 5/1/2013
While the nationwide use of natural gas to power freight vehicles is small, this usage has been increasing...
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