ATTENTION:
Payment Types accepted – Change coming effective on 02/01/2025.
Electronic Checks; Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover are accepted as Online payments types.
- The receipt will print out with your permit after payment has been completed and show the additional fees.
- If the payment receipt is printed from the payment screen, please continue with the permit to finalize.
- The credit card fee that is being passed onto the carrier along with the price of the permit / credential is noticed at the time of processing the payment.
New Fee Structure Details effective on 02/01/2025.
- New Fee: 1.5% per transaction
- Maximum Fee Cap: $20 per transaction
- Additional Fee: This is in addition to the existing approximate 3% credit card processing fee.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
FMCSA Registration Modernization Resources Hub:
FMCSA will begin rolling out the new registration system in phases beginning in 2025. Please visit the registration resources-hub for more information.
FMCSA TIN/EIN Changes: At this time, please direct these inquiries to the FMCSA Customer Insurance and Registration Information Support (CIRIS) Contact Center at 1-800-832-5660 or on-line at https://ask.fmcsa.dot.gov/. Requests to make changes must also include updated, signed, and dated MCS-150 from the carrier. Go to the “Send Us a Ticket” section and attach the MCS-150.
Executive Orders from the Office of the Governor: https://governor.mt.gov/executive-orders
USDOT Number updates: needed for Intrastate and Interstate carriers, this is a free service that is done by FMCSA and MCS/MDT. Please be advised to fully vet and use due diligence when using third-party services. For further information, please visit the FMCSA Page. For further questions, contact our MCSAP Section at 406-444-3300.
Structure Failures / Incidents: See this named section to the right for detailed information.
Welcome Commercial Motor Carriers
We appreciate the significant role our commercial motor carriers play in helping to make Montana roadways safe for all travelers while preserving taxpayer investment in Montana’s highway system. You do this every time you adhere to state and federal commercial motor carrier laws, rules, and regulations.
On this site you’ll find the information you need to keep abreast of the latest news, laws, and regulations. You’ll also find convenient services such as online permitting, road conditions, and more. If there’s something you can’t find, please let us know.
— Motor Carrier Services, MDT
Need a DOT number?
Contact FMCSA.
FMCSA Support
FMCSA has set up a new phone line for support with the FMCSA Portal to better assist motor carriers.
FMCSA Portal Registration Call Center
800-724-2811
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, EDT.
Questions about the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse can call or use the contact link.
FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Help Line
844-955-0207 | Website
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