The U.S. Department of Transportation is a state-owned entity headquartered in the US, founded in 1967 and employing approximately 4,510 individuals. Functioning as a US government agency, its main product is government administration.
The U.S. Department of Transportation recently added responsibilities to Jack Albright's plate within the federal government's IT space, according to an October 1, 2026 report. On the same day, the Trump administration moved to roll back federal fuel economy rules for new cars, a change officials claim will make vehicles more affordable, though critics argue it could cost drivers an additional $1,624 in gas over a car's lifetime. Earlier on October 1, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) broke its all-time record for air traffic controller hiring in fiscal year 2026, bringing on 2,235 trainees and surpassing its goal of 2,200 to address years of staffing shortages. Previously, on September 30, 2026, the DOT announced it would update its rules for how airlines report flight delays and cancellations, effective October 19, 2026, strictly limiting the "Air Carrier" causal reporting code to disruptions falling directly within an airline's control.
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