ATTENTION:
ePART Operations Down: On June 30th, from 3:45pm to 7pm, all the ePART Operations (Permits, IRP, and IFTA) for MDT employees will be unavailable due to fiscal year end.
Carriers and Third Parties will still be able to do the same functions they already have access to do.
Payment Types accepted – Change effective on 02/01/2025.
Please see the new ePART/PayZang payment structure.
📢 SCAM ALERT: MDT is aware of a toll road and ticket scam going around via text message. We do NOT have toll roads in Montana or send texts about citations. If you receive a text that appears to be the state of Montana telling you that your bill or what you owe is overdue, please do not click/tap any links and delete it immediately.
MT IFTA Carriers:
MDT does not send text messages to our contacts requesting they file their quarterly IFTA returns. Emails and mailed information are the methods of contact used.
FMCSA Registration Modernization Resources Hub:
FMCSA will begin rolling out the new registration system in phases in 2025. Visit the registration resources-hub for more information.
FMCSA TIN/EIN Changes: Inquiries need to be directed 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.
Are you spending a lot of time repeatedly applying for the same permits? There are advantages to getting an Annual Term Permit.
- Obtain oversize permits for each vehicle annually.
- Obtain overweight permits for each vehicle annually or quarterly.
- Save time and money if you haul multiple loads.
- Avoid the year end rush! Purchase your annual permits before the end of the current calendar year.
- You may be able to issue your permits online.
- Maximum dimensions are 15' wide, 95' long, and 15'6" high for an oversize annual term.
Questions?
Call Motor Carrier Services in Helena at 406-444-7262. We're in the office 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday (except holidays).
