North Dakota Department of Transportation

What North Dakota Department of Transportation does

North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is a state government agency headquartered at 608 East Boulevard Avenue in Bismarck, North Dakota, operating as the sole statutory authority for transportation infrastructure and credentialing in the state. The agency administers driver licensing (including REAL ID and Commercial Driver License programs), motor vehicle registration and titling, statewide highway construction and maintenance, freight and rail coordination, public transit oversight, and long-range transportation planning. NDDOT serves all North Dakota residents, commercial drivers, freight carriers, transit providers, construction contractors, and visitors through a combination of regional Driver License Sites (Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks, Minot, Devils Lake, Dickinson and other locations), online self-service portals, and the ND Roads mobile application (available on Apple App Store and Google Play) which provides real-time road conditions, traffic camera feeds, weather radar, and snow plow tracking.

The agency's technology portfolio centers on government transportation management systems — driver license back-office systems, vehicle registration platforms, and intelligent transportation infrastructure. Its two principal consumer-facing digital products are the ND Roads mobile application and Mobile ID, a digital driver license launched in 2024 that integrates natively with Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, and Samsung Wallet using ISO 18013-5 compliant NFC and QR code technology with biometric authentication. Business verification of Mobile ID is enabled through the Idemia Verify App and an API/SDK for point-of-sale integration. NDDOT's strategic planning outputs include the Transportation Connection 2050 long-range plan (finalized July 2026), the State Freight & Rail Plan, an Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Plan, the Transportation Asset Management Plan (adopted June 2019), and ND Moves — described as the first U.S. strategic plan to integrate public transit, walking, and bicycling. Active infrastructure projects include the multi-phase Memorial Highway reconstruction in Mandan (2025-2027) and the Devils Lake Road Diet and School Crossing project (completed 2025, $2.2 million, winner of a 2026 regional America's Transportation Award).

NDDOT's funding model is governmental rather than commercial. The agency is funded through a combination of state appropriations, federal highway funding administered via the Federal Highway Administration, and nominal user fees: a $5 Mobile ID fee per physical-license renewal cycle, an $8 duplicate driver license fee, vehicle registration fees, and various specialty plate and titling charges. Revenue is not reported on a commercial basis, and there are no shareholders, equity investors, or parent corporate entity.

Name

North Dakota Department of Transportation

Legal name

North Dakota Department of Transportation

Website

https://dot.nd.gov

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

North Dakota Department of Transportation is a Bismarck-headquartered state government agency that exclusively administers driver licensing, vehicle registration, highway infrastructure, freight and rail programs, and statewide transit across North Dakota, delivering services through regional offices, online portals, and the ND Roads mobile application.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

State Government Transportation Services

NAICS

Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs (92612), Other Support Activities for Transportation (4889), Public Administration (92)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Roadway Structures & Geotechnical Asset Maintenance (Retaining Walls, Slopes, Rockfall) (TLAJAAAI)

Keywords

• State transportation services
• Driver licensing services
• Vehicle registration services
• Highway infrastructure management
• Transportation planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Bismarck

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Driver License and ID Fees: Fees collected for driver licenses, identification cards, duplicate licenses, and mobile ID registrations
2. Vehicle Registration Fees: Fees collected for motor vehicle registrations and related services
3. Federal Highway Funding: Federal transportation funds administered by NDDOT for highway construction and maintenance projects

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NDDOT is a state government agency that manages North Dakota's transportation infrastructure and provides essential government services including driver licensing, vehicle registration, REAL ID compliance, commercial driver licensing, and statewide road condition monitoring. The agency oversees highway construction and maintenance, administers federal and state transportation funding, conducts long-range transportation planning, and operates digital products including the ND Roads mobile application and Mobile ID digital driver license.

Product overview

NDDOT is a state government agency providing transportation infrastructure and services across North Dakota. The agency operates a portfolio of digital products (ND Roads mobile app, Mobile ID digital identity), strategic planning services (Transportation Connection 2050, Freight & Rail Plan, EV Infrastructure Plan, Transportation Asset Management Plan, ND Moves), infrastructure projects (Memorial Highway Reconstruction, Devils Lake Road Diet), and traditional government services (driver license, motor vehicle, statewide transit, rail loan programs). The core digital offerings are the ND Roads app for real-time road conditions and the Mobile ID digital wallet integration for driver licenses/IDs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ND Roads: NDDOT's mobile application providing road condition information, weather conditions, work zones, cameras, and traffic impacts throughout North Dakota.
• Mobile ID

Products and services

• ND Roads Mobile Application

Quantifiable outcome

• The Devils Lake Road Diet project modernized aging traffic control and improved roadway design to enhance safety, reduce traffic conflicts, and better protect pedestrians including students crossing near schools.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BNSF RailwaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBNSF Railway is a key freight rail partner for North Dakota, operating significant rail infrastructure in the state for transporting agricultural products, energy resources, and other freight. NDDOT coordinates with BNSF on rail planning, highway-rail grade crossing safety, and freight mobility initiatives.
• Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPKC operates rail lines through North Dakota connecting to international markets. Partnership involves coordination on rail planning, safety programs, and freight transportation infrastructure.
• Dakota Southern RailwayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShortline railroad operating in North Dakota, eligible for NDDOT rail loan programs to maintain and improve rail infrastructure.
• Northern Plains RailroadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShortline railroad eligible for NDDOT rail loan programs supporting rail infrastructure improvements.
• Red River Valley and Western RailroadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShortline railroad eligible for NDDOT rail loan programs supporting rail infrastructure improvements.
• Dakota Northern RailroadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShortline railroad eligible for NDDOT rail loan programs supporting rail infrastructure improvements.
• DMVW RailwayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShortline railroad eligible for NDDOT rail loan programs supporting rail infrastructure improvements.
• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFHWA provides federal oversight, guidance, and funding for highway transportation programs. NDDOT coordinates with FHWA on federal-aid construction projects, safety programs, and compliance with federal transportation regulations.
• Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFRA provides federal oversight of railroad safety and operations. NDDOT works with FRA on rail safety programs, quiet zone creation, and highway-rail grade crossing improvements.
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional planning organizations that coordinate transportation planning at the metropolitan level. NDDOT collaborates with MPOs on transportation connection planning and project prioritization.
• Apple Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationApple Wallet integration enables North Dakota residents to add their mobile driver license to iPhone and Apple Watch for secure identity verification at select TSA checkpoints and participating businesses.
• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Wallet integration allows North Dakota residents to add their mobile driver license to Android devices for secure identity verification at select TSA checkpoints and participating businesses.
• Samsung ElectronicscoreTechnology or IntegrationSamsung Wallet integration enables North Dakota residents to add their mobile driver license to Samsung Galaxy devices for secure identity verification at select TSA checkpoints and participating businesses.
• North Dakota Tribal NationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNDDOT gathers input from tribal nations as part of the Transportation Connection 2050 long-range planning process, ensuring tribal perspectives are incorporated into state transportation planning.
• Local GovernmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNDDOT coordinates with cities, counties, and local units of government on transportation projects, including the Memorial Highway reconstruction project with the City of Mandan and various other local infrastructure initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• California Department of Transportation (Caltrans): Largest US state DOT with full driver, vehicle, highway, rail, and active transportation portfolios and a mature mDL program; comparable in functional scope but vastly larger in scale than NDDOT.
• Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT): State DOT with statewide highway, driver licensing, and motor vehicle responsibilities including mDL rollout; comparable agency structure and digital service investments to NDDOT.
• Wisconsin Department of Transportation: State DOT with parallel functions across highways, driver licensing, motor vehicles, and transit funding administration, providing a comparable template for transportation program management to NDDOT.
• Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT): Adjacent Midwestern state DOT operating statewide highway infrastructure, driver licensing, vehicle registration, and freight planning; directly comparable in scope, federal funding model, and cold-weather operations to NDDOT.
• New York State Department of Transportation: Large state DOT with multi-modal planning, driver and vehicle services, and infrastructure programs; comparable functional mandate and federal funding model to NDDOT.
• Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT): Large state DOT with comprehensive highway construction, freight, and driver services portfolios; similar statutory structure and federal funding base as NDDOT but operating at much larger scale.
• Iowa Department of Transportation: Midwestern state DOT operating an integrated driver, vehicle, and highway network with comparable digital service offerings and a similar federal-aid funding structure to NDDOT.
• South Dakota Department of Transportation: Neighbor state DOT with a similarly small population and rural-emphasis highway network; operates comparable driver, vehicle, and freight functions and faces similar federal funding dynamics to NDDOT.
• Montana Department of Transportation: Western state DOT with low-population, large-geography service model mirroring North Dakota; offers similar highway maintenance, traveler information, and freight/rail coordination roles.

Broad incumbents

• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): Federal agency that funds and oversees state DOTs including NDDOT; comparable in transportation policy and infrastructure mandate, but operates at the national level rather than a single state.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/north-dakota-department-of-transportation

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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