The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is a state-owned agency of the United States government, established in 1967. Its primary function is government administration related to transportation. The DOT employs approximately 4,510 people and is headquartered in the United States.
The Department of Transportation awarded $60 million in Fall 2024 to Maricopa County DOT, Texas A&M Transportation Institute, and Utah DOT for vehicle-to-everything (V2X) deployments. In July 2025, the Department of Transportation declared a joint venture between Aeroméxico and Delta Air Lines anticompetitive, revoking its approval and antitrust immunity effective January 1, 2026. A pilot program to advance electric air taxis, aiming to foster U.S. leadership in airspace technology, was announced by the Department of Transportation. The Federal Aviation Administration's Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Integration Pilot Program will create new operational frameworks and regulations, and establish partnerships. The Department of Transportation also extended Contour Airlines service at the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport and withdrew a proposal to expand passenger rights concerning flight delays.
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