Department of Transportation (DOT)

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) works to ensure that air travel is safe.

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) supports state and local government in the design, construction, and maintenance of the highway system.

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) works to prevent deaths and injuries related to commercial motor vehicles. You can file a complaint with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration if you have trouble with a mover.

Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) creates and enforces rail safety regulations, administers rail funding, and researches rail improvement strategies and technologies.

Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) seeks to improve public transportation by assisting state and local governments with planning, implementation, and financing public transportation projects.

Maritime Administration (MARAD)

The Maritime Commission (MARAD) supports the U.S. merchant marine, improves port efficiency, and maintains an adequate ship building and repair infrastructure.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigates safety defects in motor vehicles, sets and enforces fuel economy standards, helps states and local communities reduce the threat of drunk drivers, promotes the use of safety belts, child safety seats and air bags, investigates odometer fraud, establishes and enforces vehicle anti-theft regulations, conducts research on driver behavior and traffic safety, and provides consumer information on motor vehicle safety topics.

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) regulates the transport of hazardous materials.