The Washington DC Department of Transportation is your starting point for many business resource links including driving records, available highway projects and roadside sponsoring programs. Whether you need to find out where to send your drivers for a DMV test, or would like to put a bid in on a highway department project, you'll find the information you need at the Washington DC Dept of Transportation website.

Use the Department of Transportation Washington DC website as a gateway to many other transportation-related venues. Find out the latest road closures and restrictions before your shipment leaves the warehouse, or keep your employees informed of any upcoming road construction and traffic hassles so they can prepare ahead of time and get to work on time.

1. Access DMV records, forms, handbooks and DOT Washington DC testing center schedules.

2. Help your employees and fleet drivers stay informed about road closures, conditions and Washington DC DOT traffic reports.

3. Get information on highway projects or other business dealings with the Washington D.C. DOT.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Search within the Washington D.C. Department of Transportation for DMV records and more

Start all your DMV searches at the D.C. Department of Transportation site. Order driving records for potential employees who will be driving company vehicles, or help your employees obtain the registration and licensing they need by printing out forms and handbooks for them to read. Use online forms to access driving records.

I recommend: The Washington D.C. District Department of Transportation is a one-stop shop for information relating to driver's licensing, regulations and other transportation information. Request driving records from the Department of Motor Vehicles for your employees who will be doing any business-related driving.

Use the Washington D.C. Dept. of Transportation to get the latest road closure and traffic info

Keep yourself and your employees informed by using one of several traffic report websites available. If your employees have easy online access to the latest traffic reports, they are more likely to get to work on time and run delivery routes more efficiently. Help them commute hassle free by providing them with a daily morning report.

I recommend: Get road closures and detour information from Washington DC DOT traffic cameras, or check GoDCGo.com for all D.C. transit information.

Bid on projects or apply for other programs through the DOT Washington D.C.

Whether you're looking to bid on a highway project, or want to sponsor a roadside clean up, you'll be able to find the information you need on the Washington DC Department of Transport website.

I recommend: Check out the regulations for doing business with the District Department of Transportation in Washington DC, or find projects through the website. To sponsor a block beautification project, consider the District of Columbia Adopt-A-Block Program.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  If your company has an employee website, make a direct link to DOT Washington DC area traffic reports through the website so your employees can check the road status before heading to or from work.
• •  Make sure you follow all state regulations through the Washington, D.C. Transportation Departments when bidding on any highway projects. Fill out all paperwork completely, and contact the department's Bid division to answer any questions before you submit your bids.