On this week's WV on the DOT podcast, we join you live from the Operations Conference, with guests stopping by to have a conversation about working, learning, communicating -- together.

The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles offers plenty of services online. Natalie Holcomb, the Public Information Specialist for the DMV, joins WV on the DOT hosts Jake Flatley and Lindsey Hanks to discuss online services and other programs.

Jason Pizatella, Chief Executive Officer of the Contractor's Association of West Virginia (CAWV) joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk about working together.

Pendleton, Pocahontas, Randolph and Tucker Counties make up West Virginia Division of Highways District 8; a region that receives some of the heaviest snows in West Virginia, yet is known for its motorcycle roads and tourist destinations. Jamie Rossi, District 8 Engineer, is this week's WV on the DOT podcast special guest, with an update on sunny District 8.

On this week's WV on the DOT, Kathy Rushworth, District 1 Maintenance Engineer, joins us from the scene of an emergency culvert repair to share insight working quickly and working together.

Each spring, the West Virginia Construction and Design Exposition brings together partners from around the state working together to build opportunities. For this week's WV on the DOT podcast, Randy and Jennifer recorded live from EXPO, with guests ranging from Jason Pizatella, Chief Executive Officer of the Contractors Association of West Virginia, to our own District and Division leaders, to our education partners, to a wonderful aspiring basketball player. All interviews recorded live were used, so if you know someone who was there who recorded with us, please share!

In mid-March, asphalt plants are opening around the state, kicking off the pothole milling and filling season, while two weeks remain in the tree canopy clearing season with WVDOH on track to trim 3 times as much tree canopy than any year previously. Jacob Bumgarner, P.E., Director of the Operations Division, is our special guest on this week's WV on the DOT podcast.

Secretary Wriston joins us on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to talk about work zones, pothole patching, canopy clearing and project updates.

What's happening in Doddridge, Harrison, Marion, Monongalia, Preston and Taylor counties? WVDOH District 4 Manager, Mike Daley, joins Randy and Jennifer on WV on the DOT to share a project update, while Jake takes us Around the DOT with a story about drilling, travel plaza updates and much more.

Lee Thorne, P.E., District 5 Engineer, joins Randy and Jennifer on this week's WV on the DOT podcast to provide an update on projects in the Eastern Panhandle; while Jake Flatley features the new Deputy Secretary of Transportation, Alanna Keller, P.E., recently appointed by Secretary of Transportation, Jimmy Wriston, P.E., on Around the DOT.