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High ImpactOct 6, 2026USDOT Awards $426M for Rail Freight Congestion Relief
The U.S. Department of Transportation has designated $426 million in funding specifically targeting freight congestion relief projects on the nation's rail network. This substantial public investment
Progressive Railroading#rail-freight#infrastructure-investment#congestion-relief
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactSep 13, 2026Truck Financing Squeeze Stalls Mid-Size Fleet Equipment Upgrades
A prolonged 3.5-year freight recession has created a structural credit squeeze in the truck financing market, with major banks exiting the sector and leaving smaller carriers unable to finance equipme
FreightWaves#truck-financing#fleet-credit-squeeze#trucking-downturn
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactJul 14, 2026DOT Allocates $62M for Truck Parking to Ease Driver Shortage
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced $1.73 billion in competitive BUILD grants distributed across 127 highway, port, rail, and aviation projects spanning 52 states and territories. Within t
FreightWaves#truck-parking-shortage#federal-infrastructure-grants#transportation-funding