Motor Carrier Operations

NDHP Motor Carrier Operations consists of two commanders, two sergeants, eight sworn troopers, an administrative assistant and 11 civilian inspectors. All of these positions are assigned to a federally-funded Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). Three civilian inspectors are assigned to the New Entrant Program and four to the Border Inspection Program. Motor Carrier Operations is also responsible for the Permit Section, which consists of a supervisor and four vehicle size and weight permit specialists.

Motor Carrier Operations is challenged with reducing commercial vehicle crashes by performing commercial vehicle inspections, safety audits, compliance reviews and coordinating the motor carrier permit system.  Motor Carrier Operations also oversees six fixed weigh/inspection stations, 12 weigh-in-motion sites, and numerous turnout locations throughout the state, which are used for inspections and weight enforcement.

Ways to obtain a permit for routine oversize vehicle and load movements:

1. Purchase a permit online (quick and easy method) at E-Permits.
2. Email a request if you need assistance purchasing a permit.
3. Purchase identification supplements and self-issue permits online or in person at 608 East Boulevard Ave. in Bismarck.
4. Contact the Permit Section at (701) 328-2621.  Normal business hours are Monday-Friday, 7:10 a.m. to 4:50 p.m.

To view a list of application forms such as ID supplements, click the following link: Application Forms

 Motor Carrier Documents

• Anhydrous Ammonia Regulations (pdf)
• Annual Vehicle Inspections (pdf)
• Rear-end Protection (pdf)
• Trucker's Handbook (pdf)
• US DOT Numbers (pdf)
• Weight Limitations Chart (pdf)

Truck Routing Maps

• Maps for Legal Limitations
• Maps for Permitted Non-Reducible Vehicle/Load Movements

US DOT Number

Applications for US DOT numbers can be obtained from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Contact them online or call their Bismarck office at (701) 250-4346. There is no charge for a US DOT number.

Uniform County Truck Permits

Obtain permits for non-reducible oversize/overweight vehicles and load movements traveling on county roads in coal, oil, and gas producing counties at www.ndenergy.org/permits.

Solid Waste Transportation Permit

Applications for Solid Waste Transportation permits can be obtained online from the ND Deptartment of Health's Division of Waste Management or at (701) 328-5166.

International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA)

North Dakota Department of Transportation’s (NDDOT) International Fuel Tax Agreement program, gives North Dakota motor carriers the option to renew licenses, file quarterly reports, and purchase additional decals. Access NDDOT's Motor Carrier Online Services or at (701) 328-2928.

International Registration Plan (IRP)

North Dakota carriers wishing to register motor vehicles under the International Registration Plan (IRP) must call NDDOT's Motor Carrier Services at (701) 328-1287.

Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)

Renewal applications for North Dakota Unified Carrier Registration are available through NDDOT's Motor Carrier UCR Online Renewal System or at (701) 328-1287.