• The Department of Transportation (DOT) is the US government agency tasked with overseeing all forms of transportation in the United States. DOT is led by the Secretary of Transportation, who is the chief adviser to the president on all matters relating to federal transportation programs. The Office of the Secretary oversees the development of national transport policies and promotes intermodal transport. Other responsibilities range from negotiating and implementing international transportation agreements, ensuring the suitability of US airlines, enforcing airline consumer protection regulations, issuing regulations to prevent alcohol and drug abuse in transportation systems, and drafting transportation legislation. (Source: www.transportation.gov/administrations https://www.transportation.gov/administrations)