Freight Transportation at the U.S. Department of Transportation

Freight transportation is a key concern of the Department. Major web pages and other resources at DOT Agencies dedicated to freight transportation include:

Freight Resources

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21)
National Freight Advisory Committee
Public Meetings
National Freight Policy Implementation - Exploring the Options for Freight Performance Measures Discussion Guide (DOC, 20KB)
Freight Transportation Bookshelf
Current News Compiled by the FHWA Freight Office
National Freight Statistics and Maps
Freight Information by State
Freight Performance Measures
Freight Analysis Framework
National Freight Data Sources
Freight Model Improvement Program (FMIP)
Phone Numbers for Freight Information and Services at DOT

USDOT Freight Web Sites

Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Freight Management and Operations at the Federal Highway Administration
Freight Planning at the Federal Highway Administration
Federal Railroad Administration
The Transportation of Hazardous Materials
Pipeline Safety
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Maritime Administration
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Surface Transportation Board

Please direct any comments or questions related to the content of this page to freight@dot.gov.

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