Safety & Regulations

MDT's Motor Carrier Services Division protects taxpayer investment in Montana's highway system and ensures the safety of the traveling public through uniform regulation of the commercial motor carrier industry and enforcement of all state and federal commercial motor carrier laws, rules, and regulations.

Motor Carrier Services (MCS) is also responsible for the State of Montana's oversize/overweight permit program. MCS administers all policies and rules governing the issuance of oversize/overweight permits and manages Montana's automated web-based permitting system.

Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program

The Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) is a federal grant program that provides financial assistance to states to reduce the number and severity of crashes and hazardous materials incidents involving commercial motor vehicles.

Learn more about MCSAP and our other safety initiatives...

See also...

Motor Vehicle Laws
Rules Governing MCS Administration
Federal Safety Resources

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