Wyoming Department of Transportation

What Wyoming Department of Transportation does

WYDOT is the state transportation agency of Wyoming, responsible for planning, building, operating, and maintaining the state's transportation infrastructure. As the largest state agency in Wyoming, it employs more than 2,000 people across 65 locations organized into five districts, and oversees 6,800 miles of state highway, 40 airports, driver licensing, vehicle registration, fuel tax administration, commercial vehicle regulation, and highway safety programs. The agency also operates the Wyoming Highway Patrol, providing law enforcement on state roadways and partnered with local jurisdictions.

WYDOT's core technical products include the oneWYO online portal (integrated with login.gov for citizen identity verification across driver and vehicle services), the 511 travel information system, the BRASS bridge engineering software suite for structural analysis and load rating, and the WyoLink statewide interoperable public safety radio system. The agency collaborates with federal partners including FHWA, FMCSA, FAA, and NHTSA, and has established a DBE goal with FAA covering the period through 2026. WYDOT also operates a voluntary reporting system for automated driving system (ADS) vehicle testing and is developing an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) regulatory program.

As a public-sector agency, WYDOT is funded through motor fuel taxes, federal transportation grants, permit and license fees, and sponsored work with private engineering and construction contractors. The agency sponsors millions of dollars of contracted work annually and is the primary conduit for federal-aid highway and aviation funding flowing into Wyoming. Its customer base is the entire Wyoming population, commercial carriers operating in the state, contractors, and airports — a structurally diversified constituency that mirrors the agency's diversified funding sources.

Name

Wyoming Department of Transportation

Legal name

Wyoming Department of Transportation

Website

https://dot.state.wy.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

WYDOT is Wyoming's state transportation agency, operating as the largest state agency with 2,000+ employees across 65 locations. It manages 6,800 miles of highway, 40 airports, driver licensing, vehicle registration, fuel tax administration, commercial vehicle regulation, and the Wyoming Highway Patrol.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cheyenne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fuel Tax Administration: Collects motor fuel taxes and user fees that fund transportation projects
2. Permit and Fee Revenue: Collects permit fees, license fees, and commercial vehicle fees for trucking regulation
3. Transportation Infrastructure Sponsorship: Works with private sector partners to sponsor millions of dollars of transportation infrastructure work annually

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is a state government agency that plans, builds, and maintains Wyoming's transportation infrastructure. Its core offering encompasses 6,800 miles of state highways, coordination of 40 airports through the Aeronautics Division, statewide driver licensing and vehicle registration services, motor fuel tax administration, highway safety programs, and commercial vehicle regulation through ports of entry. WYDOT delivers these services through in-person Driver Services offices, the oneWYO online portal, county treasurers and clerks, and a network of regional district offices.

Product overview

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) operates as a state government agency providing comprehensive transportation services rather than a commercial product company. WYDOT's service portfolio is organized as a multi-platform offering centered on Driver Services (including the oneWYO online portal), Motor Vehicle Services, Highway Safety, Fuel Tax Administration, Aeronautics Division, Planning/Projects/Research, Commercial Vehicle Services, Vehicle Business Regulation, and Engineering and Technical Programs. Supporting digital tools include the 511 Travel Information system, Automated Driving System vehicle testing oversight, the WyoLink public safety radio network, and the BRASS bridge engineering software suite. The core infrastructure encompasses 6,800 miles of highway, 40 airports, and statewide programs for driver licensing, vehicle registration, fuel tax collection, and transportation planning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• oneWYO Online Portal WYDOT's online self-service portal for Driver Services enabling Wyoming residents to renew driver licenses, update addresses, obtain driving records, order replacement disabled placards, upload medical or vision evaluation forms, and access driving privilege reinstatement information without visiting a Driver Services office. Authentication is handled via login.gov.
• Wyoming Driver License Services WYDOT's Driver Services Program administers Wyoming's driving records system, testing, and issuance of all classes of driver licenses, commercial driver licenses, learner permits, graduated driver licensing, and identification cards. Services include driver history records, and the withdrawal and reinstatement of driving privileges.
• Motor Vehicle Services (Titles, Plates, Registration) WYDOT's Motor Vehicle Services handles title searches, specialty plates, abandoned vehicles, VIN assignments, imported vehicles, multipurpose vehicles, salvage vehicles, bonded titles, and government exempt plates. Coordinates with county treasurers for registrations and county clerks for titles.
• Highway Safety Program WYDOT's Highway Safety Program maintains Wyoming's crash reporting database, compiles safety statistics, supports traffic safety programs, and promotes educational opportunities including motorcycle operator training. Operates under the Engineering, Education, and Enforcement framework to reduce fatalities, injuries, and property damage crashes.
• Fuel Tax Administration (FTA) WYDOT's Fuel Tax Administration program administers Wyoming's motor fuel tax laws, collecting taxes and distributing revenues for transportation system preservation and enhancements. Manages electronic filing, tax returns, carrier returns, end-user refunds, and electric vehicle taxation.
• Aeronautics Division WYDOT's Aeronautics Division assists publicly owned state airports with funding for improvements, planning, and construction. Provides flight services for the Governor and state employees, promotes aviation safety, supports air service development, and oversees the UAS Program across Wyoming's 40 airports.
• Planning/Projects/Research Program WYDOT's Planning Program encompasses Planning, Programming, Environmental Services, and Local Government Coordination sections. Collects traffic and transportation data, prioritizes transportation needs, manages the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), and coordinates with local governments on transit and transportation planning.
• Commercial Vehicle Services WYDOT regulates commercial traffic through ports of entry, issues overweight/oversize permits, administers International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), International Registration Plan (IRP), intrastate operating authority, and enforces size/weight restrictions. Manages chain laws and runaway truck systems.
• Vehicle Business Regulation WYDOT educates and licenses motor fuel vendors, auto dealers, and rental agencies; investigates fuel tax fraud and complaints against auto dealers, motor fuel or rental companies. Regulates vehicle manufacturers, salvage/storage yards, vehicle dealerships, rental companies, and taxi/shuttle services.
• Engineering and Technical Programs WYDOT engineers and technical staff maintain and improve Wyoming's transportation infrastructure through bridge, utilities, CADD support, environmental services, geology, materials and testing, photogrammetry and surveys, right of way, and proprietary products programs. Oversees hundreds of construction projects annually worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner providing highway funding, oversight, and compliance requirements for Wyoming transportation projects
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner for commercial vehicle safety regulations, drug and alcohol clearinghouse, and CDL standards
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal aviation partner for airport improvements, safety standards, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goals
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner for highway safety statistics, programs, and traffic safety initiatives
• Wyoming Seat Belt CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition focused on promoting seat belt usage and highway safety awareness
• Wyoming Highway PatrolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement division handling traffic enforcement, commercial vehicle regulation at ports of entry, and emergency communications
• County GovernmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with 23 county treasurers and clerks for vehicle registration, titling, and license plate distribution

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nevada Department of Transportation: NDOT is Nevada's state DOT and a peer of WYDOT, administering highway, driver, motor vehicle, commercial vehicle, and aeronautics functions. Comparable as a low-population-density western state DOT with similar functional responsibilities.
• Colorado Department of Transportation: CDOT is Wyoming's neighboring state DOT, operating the same set of highway, driver services, aeronautics, and commercial vehicle functions. Comparable as a mountain-west DOT with similar geographic, weather, and tourism-driven transportation demands.
• Idaho Transportation Department: ITD is Idaho's state DOT and a peer of WYDOT, administering highway infrastructure, driver licensing, vehicle registration, commercial vehicle regulation, and aeronautics across a similarly low-density, mountainous geography.
• New Mexico Department of Transportation: NMDOT is New Mexico's state DOT, a peer of WYDOT delivering highway maintenance, driver licensing, vehicle registration, commercial vehicle regulation, and aeronautics. It serves a comparably rural, low-density geography.
• Montana Department of Transportation: MDT is Montana's state DOT with a comparable low-population-density, large-geography mandate similar to WYDOT. It manages highway maintenance, driver services, vehicle registration, aeronautics, and highway safety — directly comparable in scale and rural operating profile.
• California Department of Transportation (Caltrans): Caltrans is California's state DOT with the same core portfolio as WYDOT — highway maintenance, driver licensing, vehicle registration, commercial vehicle regulation, aeronautics, and highway safety. It is a direct functional peer, operating at significantly larger scale.
• Utah Department of Transportation: UDOT is Utah's state DOT operating highway, driver, motor vehicle, commercial vehicle, and aeronautics functions comparable to WYDOT. It is a peer agency with similar mountain-west geography and infrastructure responsibilities.
• Nebraska Department of Transportation: Nebraska DOT is a peer state transportation agency with a rural, agriculture-driven operating profile similar to WYDOT. It provides highway maintenance, driver licensing, vehicle services, and aeronautics with comparable functional responsibilities.
• Texas Department of Transportation: TxDOT is a peer state DOT operating highways, driver licensing, vehicle registration, and commercial vehicle regulation across Texas. Comparable as a multi-modal state transportation agency with similar functional responsibilities, only operating at much larger scale.
• South Dakota Department of Transportation: South Dakota DOT is a peer state transportation agency with a rural, low-density operating profile similar to WYDOT. It administers highway infrastructure, driver licensing, vehicle services, and aeronautics with comparable functional scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/WYDOTVIDEOS
• Facebookfacebook.com/WyomingDeptofTransportation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wyoming-department-of-transportation
• Xx.com/WYDOTNews

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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