Transportation Matters

Personnel updates for Oct. 13 to Oct. 26, 2023

Personnel information supplied by the Business Systems Bureau.

Roadside Chat - Tires and tired don't go together. Drive alert.

Even though the time change can mean an extra hour of sleep, the change often means interrupted sleep patterns for many, which can equal danger while driving.

November 2023 Service awards

Award information provided by the Business Systems Bureau.

Roadside Chat - Traffic deaths up 10%. That's scary.

While Halloween can provide fun and entertainment, Iowa’s roads are no place for a fright.

Protecting worker safety during moving operations

Read about a new pilot program that adds automatic tracking to make construction information timelier and more useful.

Personnel updates for Sept. 29 to Oct. 12, 2023

Personnel information supplied by the Business Systems Bureau.

Sometimes to modernize, you need to take a step back

Stopping to use the restroom at Iowa’s newest rest area gives you the chance to learn about Native American.

Roadside Chat - Pass on left, get it right

Iowa Code says that you should drive in the right lane if you are driving slower than the normal speed of traffic, unless you are passing or turning left.

Roadside Chat - Why tempt fate? That text can wait.

Every time you pick up your phone when you’re driving, you’re rolling the dice with your own life and the lives of those on the road with you.

2023 Iowa DOT Truck Roadeo engages DOTers and provides a competitive training opportunity

One fun and effective way to get the training our field forces need is through competition.