Montana Department of Transportation

SERVICES
Overview
Commercial Vehicle Safety/MCSAP
Licensing/Registration
Permitting Information
State/County Services

PERMITTING
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Assisted Oversize/Overweight

AUTOMATED WEIGH STATION BYPASS

STATE TRUCK ACTIVITIES REPORTING SYSTEM (STARS)

HELPFUL INFORMATION
Forms
Federal Safety
Manuals
Trucker's Handbook

Licensing and Registration

International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) / License / Decals / Credentialing
The International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) is a fuel-licensing program, which companies may license vehicles powered by diesel fuel for travel in more than one jurisdiction. The procedures are similar to licensing under the International Registration Plan. For additional information, phone 406.444.2998 or see the following:

IFTA Guidelines

IFTA Training Guide

International Fuel Tax Association, Inc. website

Special Fuel User License (SU)
Every contractor/sub-contractor working on a public road project using special fuel (diesel) is required to have a Special Fuel User (SU) permit. For additional information, phone 406.444.2998 or see the Contractor's Fuel Usage for additional information.

International Registration Plan (IRP)/ Apportioned Registration / plates / credentialing
If you have a commercial trucking business based in Montana and you travel to at least one other state or Canadian province, you may be eligible to license under the International Registration Plan (IRP). IRP is a vehicle registration program that allows a carrier to license commercial trucks in one state (base or home state) for travel in the 48 continental US states and eleven Canadian provinces. Each truck is issued one registration (cab card) and license plate. The registration lists each jurisdiction in which you will travel. For additional information, Monday thru Friday 8am - 5pm phone the Helena office at 406.444.2998 or see the following:

IRP Manual

International Registration Plan website