Indiana Department of Transportation

What Indiana Department of Transportation does

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is the state government agency of Indiana, headquartered in Indianapolis and operating under the authority of the State of Indiana, responsible for planning, constructing, and maintaining Indiana's state highways and broader transportation infrastructure. INDOT's portfolio spans traditional road maintenance, the Weigh-in-Motion and Virtual Weigh-in-Motion enforcement network (expanded via $13M Quantity Purchase Agreements with Quarterhill Inc. running through April 2030), the Guardian Angel worker-safety program, and the Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer (DWPT) initiative that demonstrated the first U.S. wireless charging of a Class 8 electric truck at highway speeds (190 kW at 65 mph on a West Lafayette test segment) in partnership with Purdue University, Cummins, and AECOM. The agency is funded through Indiana state budget appropriations and federal grants, with disclosed federal inflows including a $127M U.S. Department of Transportation grant (December 2023) and over $1M from the Federal Highway Administration for Ohio River Scenic Byway stabilization (May 2023).

INDOT's strategic focus has shifted materially toward freight corridor technology. Through the $8.8 million Truck Automation Corridor Project with DriveOhio, Nussbaum Transportation, Kodiak AI, Einride, EASE Logistics, and Kratos Defense, INDOT is operating SAE Level 4 autonomous truck pilots on Interstate 70 between Ohio and Indiana, with computer-vision-based vehicle classification supplementing legacy in-road sensors. The agency does not sell products or services commercially; instead it procures technology from a concentrated set of partners, deploys pilots on its interstate network, and serves all Indiana residents, commercial freight carriers, and motorists as an undifferentiated public constituency. Its core "customers" in the procurement sense are state taxpayers and federal grantors, with the innovation agenda driven by USDOT funding cycles and interstate corridor strategy rather than market demand.

Name

Indiana Department of Transportation

Legal name

Indiana Department of Transportation

Website

https://in.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The Indiana Department of Transportation is the State of Indiana's government agency that plans, constructs, and maintains Indiana's highway and transportation infrastructure, serving Indiana residents, motorists, and commercial freight carriers through public interstate corridors and technology pilots.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Transportation Services

NAICS

Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs (92612), Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (23731)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Road & Highway Authorities (Planning, Construction, Maintenance) (BPAIALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) Systems & Virtual Weigh Stations (TLAJAKAB), Local Transportation, Parking & Mobility Administration (BPAIACAM)

Keywords

• Highway infrastructure
• Transportation services
• Road construction
• Traffic safety
• Autonomous trucking

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

INDOT plans, constructs, and maintains Indiana's state highways and transportation infrastructure. It operates highway safety programs such as the Guardian Angel worker visibility initiative, commercial vehicle enforcement systems including Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) and Virtual Weigh-in-Motion technology, and partners on advanced mobility pilots including Level 4 autonomous trucking and wireless EV charging along the Interstate 70 corridor.

Product overview

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides transportation infrastructure services including highway maintenance, construction, and safety across Indiana's road network. INDOT's portfolio includes Weigh-in-Motion and Virtual Weigh-in-Motion systems for commercial vehicle enforcement, highway safety programs such as the Guardian Angel initiative for worker visibility, and technology partnerships for autonomous vehicle testing along the I-70 corridor. The agency also supports emerging technologies including dynamic wireless power transfer systems for electric vehicles. INDOT operates through Public-Private Partnerships and Green Initiatives to modernize infrastructure while serving as a key partner in regional autonomous freight programs with Ohio's DriveOhio initiative.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) and Virtual Weigh-in-Motion Systems Highway network systems that weigh vehicles in motion to enforce commercial weight regulations and protect road infrastructure, with equipment, software, installation, maintenance, calibration, and system repairs supplied by Quarterhill Inc.
• Guardian Angel Highway Safety Program Highway safety initiative distributing green flashing Guardian Angel lights to highway workers to improve visibility and reduce work zone injuries, with an investment of $30,000 in approximately 375 devices.
• Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer (DWPT) Technology Wireless charging system using transmitter coils embedded in highway lanes to deliver power to receiver coils on vehicles while driving at highway speeds, demonstrated at 190 kilowatts to a Class 8 truck at 65 mph.
• Ohio River Scenic Byway Stabilization and Safety Improvements Landslide stabilization, roadway adjustments, and safety improvements along the Ohio River Scenic Byway in Switzerland County, Indiana, including interpretive panels.

Quantifiable outcome

• First U.S. wireless charging of heavy-duty electric truck at highway speeds (190 kW at 65 mph)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• EinridecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026Swedish AI logistics firm deploying SAE Level 4 autonomous electric trucks in proof-of-concept service between EASE warehouses in Ohio, as part of the DriveOhio Truck Automation Corridor Project partnership with INDOT, marking Einride's first US operational deployment.
• Quarterhill Inc.majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 28 April 2026Technology company awarded $13 million in Quantity Purchase Agreement agreements to support expansion, maintenance, and enhancement of INDOT's Weigh-in-Motion and Virtual Weigh-in-Motion systems across Indiana's highway network, providing equipment, software, installation, and maintenance.
• Kodiak AIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2026Autonomous trucking technology company that completed its first autonomous trucking program outside the Sun Belt, partnering with DriveOhio and INDOT to test driverless technology on Interstate 70 in Ohio and Indiana, demonstrating Level 4 autonomous capabilities.
• DriveOhiocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2026DriveOhio is the Ohio Department of Transportation initiative leading the $8.8 million Truck Automation Corridor Project, in partnership with INDOT to test and deploy autonomous trucking technology on Interstate 70 between Ohio and Indiana, representing a step toward scaling autonomous freight from controlled pilots into daily logistics operations.
• Nussbaum TransportationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2026Trucking carrier operating three automated trucks equipped with safety technology deployed on Ohio-Indiana freight runs as part of the $8.8 million DriveOhio initiative in partnership with INDOT, featuring automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, and blind spot detection.
• Purdue UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2025Research partnership demonstrating the first U.S. roadway to wirelessly charge an electric heavy-duty truck while driving at highway speeds, delivering 190 kilowatts at 65 mph on a quarter-mile test segment in West Lafayette, Indiana.
• CumminsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2025Engine manufacturer providing the prototype Class 8 battery-electric semitractor used in the first U.S. wireless charging demonstration at highway speeds, collaborating with Purdue and INDOT on the dynamic wireless power transfer technology.
• Kratos Defense & Security SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2025Defense and security company providing automated truck platooning technology along the I-70 corridor between Ohio and Indiana, supported by USDOT, DriveOhio, and INDOT, with the Leader-Follower system originally developed for military use.
• AECOMminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering firm partner in the Purdue wireless charging project, collaborating on the first U.S. roadway to wirelessly charge an electric heavy-duty truck while driving at highway speeds.
• White Construction, Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction company partner in the Purdue wireless charging infrastructure project for installing transmitter coils embedded in concrete pavement.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT): A peer state DOT operating a comparable interstate highway network with significant freight traffic. PennDOT's transportation technology and infrastructure modernization programs provide a useful operational and budgetary comparison for INDOT.
• Illinois Department of Transportation: A neighboring Midwest state DOT with comparable freight corridor operations and cross-state logistics responsibilities. IDOT's Chicago-area freight infrastructure and partnership programs make it a strong operational peer for INDOT's regional freight strategy.
• Tennessee Department of Transportation: A peer state DOT with active autonomous trucking corridor initiatives along the I-40 corridor, often cited alongside Sun Belt states. TDOT's freight technology programs provide a geographic and operational comparable to INDOT's I-70 corridor strategy.
• Arizona Department of Transportation: Arizona is a leading Sun Belt state for autonomous trucking pilots and has been a primary testing geography for companies like Kodiak AI and TuSimple. ADOT's established autonomous freight partnerships provide a direct comparable for INDOT's emerging programs.
• Michigan Department of Transportation: A peer Midwest state DOT with significant autonomous vehicle and connected corridor initiatives, including partnerships with universities and OEMs. MDOT's focus on mobility innovation in a freight-intensive economy makes it a strong functional peer to INDOT.
• Ohio Department of Transportation (DriveOhio): Ohio's state DOT and INDOT's closest multi-state partner through the Truck Automation Corridor Project on I-70. DriveOhio leads the $8.8M autonomous freight initiative and provides the closest functional and operational comparison as a peer state DOT pursuing advanced transportation technology.

Others

• Federal Highway Administration: The federal funding and regulatory counterpart to state DOTs. FHWA's grant programs, standards, and policy direction directly shape INDOT's program scope and budget, making it a key comparable organization for understanding funding mechanisms and regulatory frameworks.

Broad incumbents

• Florida Department of Transportation: Florida's state DOT is a leader in autonomous vehicle testing and smart infrastructure deployment, particularly through partnerships with FDOT and the Sun Belt corridor. It is a key comparable for INDOT's emerging autonomous freight strategy.
• Texas Department of Transportation: The largest state DOT in the U.S. by many metrics and a recognized leader in autonomous freight infrastructure, particularly along the I-35 corridor. TxDOT represents the scaled incumbent that INDOT's autonomous programs must compete with for federal funding, partner attention, and commercial deployment priority.
• California Department of Transportation (Caltrans): California's state DOT operates the largest state highway system and is a major testbed for autonomous and electrified transportation. As a regulatory and innovation leader on the West Coast, Caltrans is a key comparable for INDOT's electrification and autonomous vehicle programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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