Transportation Matters

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.

Roadside Chat - 85 is the humidity, not the speed limit

Speeding endangers not only the life of the speeder but all of the people on the road around them, including law enforcement officers.

Supporting rail transportation to improve the way freight moves in Iowa

Read about an Iowa DOT group that is constantly working to enhance how they can make lives better by improving the logistics for commodities that ship by rail.

Personnel updates for July 21 to Aug. 3, 2023

Personnel information supplied by the Business Systems Bureau.