Elaine L. Chao has been nominated to be the Secretary of Transportation.
- Secretary
- Deputy Secretary
- Under Secretary for Policy
- Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs
- Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs and Chief Financial Officer
- Assistant Secretary for Governmental Affairs
- Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy
- Administrator – Federal Aviation Administration (five-year term of office)
- Administrator – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
- Administrator – Federal Railroad Administration
- Administrator – Maritime Administration
- Administrator – National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Administrator – Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- Administrator – Research and Innovative Technology Administration
- General Counsel
- Inspector General
- 3 Members of the Surface Transportation Board (political balance required; five-year terms of office)
- Administrator – Federal Highway Administration