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05-17-18 - MCS is Hiring!

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02-14-2018 - Montana Title and Registration Process

The MT Department of Justice (DOJ) is recommending that carriers interested in IRP, go through the IRP registration process with MDT before completing title work through DOJ. This will help to eliminate duplicated registrations. The DOJ asks that the carrier shows proof of registration (Temporary Authority and/or a Cab Card from IRP) to process title work.

01-24-2018 - Electronic Logging Devices (ELD)

Visit the link above to view information regarding Electronic Logging Devices and Frequently Asked Questions

01-09-18 – UCR

New UCR fees are now out. Visit the link above to see if this applies to you and to process your registration.

06-16-16 - MDT Permit, IRP and ePART Information

09-23-15 - FMCSA Changes that will impact all carriers with a USDOT Number

Please visit the following link to learn more regarding the changes:

01-08-13 - IRP Notice: California Truck and Bus Regulation Change

12-13-12 - MT is now sharing IRP / Prorate information to all states

How does this help you?

  • Enforcement personnel in other states can tell if you are prorated and current on your registration by running your plate number, VIN number, and/or USDOT number.
  • If an accident occurs, the company information is passed onto the Enforcement personnel.

What does this mean to you?

  • MCS will be requesting updated Contact Information on the company.
  • MCS will be requesting the phone number on the vehicle level for the owner of the vehicle, not who is responsible for the safety of the vehicle.

10-29-12 - New Medical Certification Requirements for Montana Commercial Driver License Holders

09-27-12 - Oversized Load Transports

05-14-12 - Heavy Vehicle Highway Use Tax (HVUT)

Federal regulations require all states to verify payment of, or exemption from the tax before issuing or renewing vehicle registrations. Before a vehicle is registered, the owner must provide proof this tax has been paid. This is done at the time of licensing at the county or in MCS when registering under the IRP.