Missouri Department of Transportation

What Missouri Department of Transportation does

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is a state government agency established in 1949 that operates, maintains, and plans Missouri's state transportation network. MoDOT is responsible for more than 34,000 miles of state highways and roughly 10,400 bridges, organized into seven regional districts that cover all 114 counties and the City of St. Louis. The agency is governed by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission and delivers planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operations services to motorists, commercial carriers, contractors, and local government partners across the state.

MoDOT's core programs include the Improve I-70 corridor program (with a $2.8 billion FY2024 budget allocation spread across multiple sequential project segments), the Forward 44 corridor study, traveler information systems, and roadway safety initiatives such as the Show-Me Zero Plan. Technology and operational platforms include electronic bidding via Bid Express, an Engineering Policy Guide governing contractor compliance, and a partnership with Cambridge Mobile Telematics that uses the DriveWell platform to run nationwide Safest Driver competitions and gather driver-behavior analytics. MoDOT also delivers contractor support programs, a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program, and adopted standard specifications for highway construction.

MoDOT is funded through state transportation revenues and federal highway appropriations and does not generate commercial revenue; its operating model is the classic state-DOT appropriation-and-procurement cycle, where capital programs are authorized, contractors are competitively prequalified and bid through the electronic bidding system, and ongoing operations, maintenance, and safety services are executed through its seven regional districts. Leadership is provided by the Commission Chairman (currently Warren Erdman) and an executive team that includes a Chief Financial Officer (Brenda Morris), Chief Administrative Officer (Lester Woods Jr.), and Chief Safety and Operations Officer (Rebecca Allmeroth).

Name

Missouri Department of Transportation

Legal name

Missouri Department of Transportation

Website

https://modot.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

The Missouri Department of Transportation is a state government agency that plans, builds, and maintains Missouri's highway infrastructure, delivers traveler information and roadway safety programs, and administers transportation funding for residents, commercial carriers, and contractors across the state.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

State Transportation Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs (926120), Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (23731), Support Activities for Road Transportation (4884)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

State/Provincial Transportation, Roads & Public Works Administration (BPAIABAK), Highway & Roadway Network Operations (O&M) (TLAJAAAA), Highway & Roadway Construction (Highways, Arterials, Streets) (IMAFAEAA), Routine Patrol, Incident Support & Maintenance-of-Traffic (MOT) for O&M Activities (TLAJAAAJ), Lane Closure, Detour & Diversion Operations (Detour Setup, Route Management, Access Management) (TLAJALAK)

Keywords

• State transportation services
• Highway infrastructure management
• Road construction programs
• Traveler information systems
• Motor carrier services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jefferson City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Transportation Funding: MoDOT is primarily funded through state transportation revenues including motor fuel taxes, vehicle registration fees, and sales taxes allocated to transportation. Additional funding comes from federal highway administration grants distributed to states.
2. Federal Highway Funds: Federal funding through the Federal Highway Administration for interstate improvement projects such as the Improve I-70 program ($2.8 billion in state funding leveraged against federal matching).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Missouri Department of Transportation plans, builds, operates, and maintains Missouri's state highway system, including 34,000+ miles of highways and 10,400 bridges. It delivers traveler information services, administers construction bidding, manages motor carrier permitting and compliance, and runs statewide roadway safety programs funded by state transportation revenues and federal highway grants.

Product overview

The Missouri Department of Transportation operates a comprehensive transportation management and infrastructure delivery system. The core offerings include major highway improvement programs (Improve I-70 with $2.8 billion funding, Forward 44 corridor improvements), real-time traveler information systems (Traveler Information Map, Gateway Guide, Kansas City Scout, Ozarks Traffic), and construction/bidding platforms (MoDOT Plans Room for electronic bidding, Bridge Standard Drawings, Engineering Policy Guide). Safety initiatives include the Show-Me Zero Plan and Safest Driver Competition using telematics. The department also provides data services including Fuel Price Index and Asphalt Price Index. These products function as an integrated ecosystem: traveler information systems serve the public, the Plans Room and specifications serve contractors, and the EPG provides technical standards for internal and consultant use.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Improve I-70 Program Major highway improvement initiative to widen approximately 200 miles of Interstate 70 from Blue Springs to Wentzville to three lanes in each direction, funded by $2.8 billion in state General Revenue.
• Forward 44 Ongoing corridor improvement program for Interstate 44, a vital east-west link across Missouri, currently in various stages of development, including a $20 million environmental study of 253 miles of the I-44 corridor.
• Traveler Information Map Real-time web-based map providing road conditions, traffic information, closures, and work zone data for travelers throughout Missouri.
• Gateway Guide Traveler information system providing real-time traffic conditions, construction updates, and road closure information for the St. Louis region.
• MoDOT Plans Room Online platform for contractors to access bidding documents, view project plans, submit bids electronically, and access bid results for road and bridge construction projects.
• Engineering Policy Guide (EPG) Comprehensive wiki-based engineering reference providing design criteria, construction standards, and technical guidance for Bridge, Construction, Design, Highway Safety, Maintenance, Planning, and Right of Way.
• Bridge Standard Drawings Standardized technical drawings and forms for bridge construction, including approach slabs, barriers, bearings, box culverts, girders, and various structural components available in PDF and DGN formats.
• Missouri Standard Specifications for Highway Construction Official specifications book containing material, equipment and construction requirements for transportation infrastructure projects.
• Safest Driver Competition Telematics-based safety program using Cambridge Mobile Telematics' DriveWell platform to track and improve driver behaviors among businesses and students, targeting distracted driving, hard braking, and speeding.
• Kansas City Scout Traffic management system providing real-time traffic monitoring and information for the Kansas City metropolitan area.
• Ozarks Traffic Traffic management system providing real-time traffic information for the Ozarks region of Missouri.
• Show-Me Zero Plan Data-driven roadway safety initiative with targeted interventions aimed at achieving zero fatalities on Missouri roads.
• Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Multi-year planning document listing transportation projects planned by state and regional agencies for fiscal years 2026-2030.
• Buckle Up Phone Down Campaign Public safety campaign encouraging drivers to buckle up and put their phone down while driving.
• Fuel Price Index Monthly diesel fuel price data sourced from the U.S. Energy Information Administration for Midwest Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (PADD 2).
• Asphalt Price Index Monthly asphalt price data used for road construction project cost adjustments.
• Motor Carrier Services Specialized services for commercial vehicle operators including oversize/overweight permits, International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), International Registration Plan (IRP), Missouri Operating Authority (MOPA), Unified Carrier Registration (UCR), and Safety & Compliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3% decrease in state highway fatalities year-over-year (385 YTD 2026 vs 400 YTD 2025)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT)coreTechnology or Integration · 21 May 2025MoDOT partnered with Cambridge Mobile Telematics to use their DriveWell telematics platform for 'Safest Driver' competitions in 2024. The platform tracks driving behaviors including hard braking, phone distraction, and speeding, providing data that reveals significantly higher rates of distracted driving than traditional crash reports. Participants including local businesses and high school students achieved measurable reductions in risky behaviors through these competitions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Texas Department of Transportation: TxDOT is the state highway and transportation authority for Texas, with a comparable mandate to plan, build, maintain, and operate a large state highway network — the largest in the U.S. by lane-miles. It is the closest functional analog to MoDOT in scope, funding model, and program delivery.
• California Department of Transportation (Caltrans): Caltrans is California's state DOT, responsible for highway planning, construction, maintenance, and operations across the state highway system. It directly parallels MoDOT's role in administering federal/state transportation funds and delivering major capital programs.
• Florida Department of Transportation: FDOT is Florida's state transportation agency, with an analogous mission covering highway construction, maintenance, safety, and traveler information. Its multi-district structure and large capital program make it a direct functional peer to MoDOT.
• Illinois Department of Transportation: IDOT is Illinois's state DOT, with a mandate very similar to MoDOT's for planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining state highways and bridges. Its multi-year capital program and federal funding mix closely mirror Missouri's structure.
• New York State Department of Transportation: NYSDOT operates New York's state highway system, administering federal and state transportation funds, delivering capital programs, and running traveler information services — a directly comparable peer to MoDOT in function and revenue model.
• Kansas Department of Transportation: KDOT is Missouri's neighboring state DOT with a directly comparable mandate for highway planning, construction, and maintenance across Kansas. It is a tightly matched peer given similar system size, funding mix, and rural/interstate balance.
• Iowa Department of Transportation: Iowa DOT operates Iowa's state highway system with a similar mid-sized state DOT footprint, federal/state funding structure, and program delivery model — a strong functional peer to MoDOT.
• Indiana Department of Transportation: INDOT is Indiana's state transportation agency, with an analogous mandate covering highway construction, operations, and traveler information, including major interstate-widening programs comparable to MoDOT's Improve I-70.

Broad incumbents

• Federal Highway Administration: FHWA is the federal umbrella agency that distributes highway funds and sets nationwide standards; state DOTs like MoDOT operate as its primary delivery partners. It shares MoDOT's mission space at a broader, federal-policy level rather than competing for the same operational mandate.

Others

• American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO): AASHTO is the industry association representing all U.S. state DOTs, including MoDOT. It is thematically related as the convening body that shapes standards, policy, and federal engagement for state transportation agencies, but is not an operating peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/MoDOT
• Facebookfacebook.com/MoDOTStatewide
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/missouri-department-of-transportation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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