(Al Drago/Bloomberg)Key Takeaways: The Department of Transportation said its trucking and highway agencies will continue normal operations during the federal government shutdown, supported by Highway Trust Fund revenue. Other DOT offices, including the Federal Aviation Administration, announced thousands of furloughs, while essential services such as air traffic control will remain staffed. The shutdown began Oct. 1 after Congress failed to pass fiscal 2026 funding, with Republicans and Democrats trading blame as business groups urged swift resolution. DOT Shutdown Plan 9.30.25DOT emphasized essential personnel, such as air traffic control services, will continue to report to work during the shutdown, as well as partners from other agencies, such as the Transportation Security Administration. A shutdown is avoidable, and its impact is entirely within the power of Congress to resolve.”Want more news?