ATTENTION:
US 212 Route Restrictions and Closures – In Effect - June 20, 2026 – June 25, 2026, for the Little Bighorn 150-year celebration.
Please be advised that significant travel impacts are expected along US 212 (from the Wyoming border near Alzada, MT to Crow Agency, MT) due to a large, organized horse ride event. Carriers should anticipate closures and travel restrictions during the event and plan alternate routes accordingly.
VMS messaging will be in place in South Dakota, Billings, Crow Agency, Miles City, and several local areas. The VMS signs will advise all CMV’s to use an alternate route and no oversize or overweight loads allowed on US 212. This is in effect for term permits as well.
The event is scheduled for June 20, 2026, through June 25, 2026.
Due to the size of the event and associated traffic impacts, oversize and overweight movements on US 212 will not be permitted to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
Additional information regarding specific closures, restrictions, and impacts will be provided as it becomes available.
Please monitor permit notifications and plan accordingly to avoid delays.
If there are any questions or if routing assistance is needed, please contact the MCS Permitting Office at 406-444-7262.
ePART and eTRIPS Operations Down:
On June 30th, from 3:45pm to 7pm, all the ePART Operations (IRP and IFTA) and eTRIPS Operations (Permits) 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.
FMCSA Registration Modernization Resources Hub: Visit the registration resources-hub for more information.
It is critical that motor carriers, brokers, and other registered entities log in to the FMCSA Portal by May 14, 2026, to ensure their Portal accounts are up to date. Failure to take these steps may result in existing registrants being unable to claim their USDOT Number in Motus once the system goes live. Please read an example of the letter that will be mailed out.
- Log in to their FMCSA Portal account to ensure it is active.
- Verify their Portal Company Official. Learn how.
- Submit an online Biennial Update (MCS-150) in the Portal “Registration” tab.
FMCSA Information Identity Verification
Read about the Clearinghouse change.
Truck Parking (TPAIS)
New Permitting System - see Permits for Commercial Motor Carriers
Payment Types accepted – Change effective on 10/01/2025. Please see the new ePART/PayZang payment structure.
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
Structure Failures / Incidents: See this named section to the right for detailed information.
English Language Proficiency Tip Line 406-444-1234 See our MCS Contacts
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).
