Transportation Matters

Roadside Chat - Stop track tragedies. Watch for trains

Stop Track Tragedies. That’s the theme of this year’s Rail Safety Week.

Roadside Chat - The corn is high, drivers shouldn't be

Learn how marijuana use can impair important skills required for safe driving.

Personnel updates for Aug. 18 to Aug. 31, 2023

Personnel information supplied by the Business Systems Bureau.

Roadside Chat - Tailgate at the big game not on the road

Whether you are following too closely or driving aggressively the consequences of tailgating aren’t as fun on the roadway.

Social media at work? You bet!

Learn about options at your fingertips to get useful, work-related information from the Iowa DOT on digital platforms.

Leading on a national level benefits Iowans

Read how our MVD team connects with those who perform similar tasks in other jurisdictions, through the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators.

September 2023 Service awards

Award information provided by the Business Systems Bureau.

Roadside Chat - Enjoy the fruits of your labor by driving sober

Some celebrations can take a turn for the worse when drivers get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol.

Roadside Chat - School is in. Buses are out. Students are about.

Refresh your knowledge of the basic rules about when it is legal to pass a stopped school bus in Iowa.

Personnel updates for Aug. 4 to Aug. 17, 2023

Personnel information supplied by the Business Systems Bureau.