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Parking rest area for cargo tractor-trailers near American interstate freeway.

DOT fights fraud with consolidated registration system, erasing data silos

More than 60 people had a hand in creating the platform, called Motus, which has supported upwards of 50,000 motor carrier registrations since its launch Tuesday.

1 hour ago By Lindsey Wilkinson

Ankur Saini, chief product and technology officer at the Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, speaks during the FedScoop-produced MongoDB event on April 2, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Scoop News Group photo)

DOT’s motor safety division stays clear of AI chatbot allure

The Transportation Department’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is focusing on streamlining a sprawling 60-application environment into a seven-platform spread.

Apr 2, 2026 By Lindsey Wilkinson

The US Department of Transportation building is seen in Washington, DC, on July 22, 2019. (Photo by Alastair Pike / AFP)

Transportation Department picks Pavan Pidugu as its new chief information officer

He previously served as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s CTO and held digital positions with Walmart and Target.

Feb 20, 2025 By Rebecca Heilweil

DOT agencies adding data leadership while simplifying regulations

The department is using natural language processing to analyze its regulations and measure their complexity for lawyers to refactor.

Dec 18, 2019 By Dave Nyczepir