Who must comply with Nebraska's Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Brochure
Who must comply with Federal Motor Carrier Regulations Brochure
Nebraska State Patrol Declaration of Knowledge of Motore Carrier Regulations
Nebraska State Patrol Truck Guide: State Patrol Truck Guide
How Do I Apply For A U.S. DOT Number?
To obtain your U.S. DOT number instantly, file on-line at www.usdotnumberregistration.com
You can also request an application (MCS-150 & MCS-150a) BY CALLING THE Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) at 1-800-832-5660, or by calling the FMCSA office in your respective state.
Nebraska 402-437-5986
Iowa 515-233-7400
You May Also Need An FMCSA Operating Autority MC Number
If you are an interstate carrier who is for-hire (not hauling your own commodity), you also need FMSCA Operating Authority if you are not hauling an exempt commodity.
To obtain operating authority, you must submit an OP-1 form as an application for an MC Number. To obtain a MC Number, go to https://ask.fmcsa.dot.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/194 or call 1-800-832-5660 to request an application.
Truck and bus companies, and many companies that operate trucks and buses as part of their business, are subject to some or all of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Nebraska Department Of Roads - Over Weight Permits & Information
Click here: Nebraska Department of Roads Motor Carrier Section
HHVT - Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax
If your vehicle has a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more you will need to file an IRS form 2290. In order to register your vehicle in Nebraska you will have to present this document.
You may obtain the form and the instructions at the IRS forms web site.
You may file online via the IRS web site: Online form 2290 E-File
Need more assistance, contact the IRS: IRS Locations and Phone Numbers
Apportioned Plates
Apportioned plates are issued by the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles Motor Carrier Services Division.
Specifics on this program may be viewed at their web site: Apportioned Plates and the International Registration Plan IRP
Unladen Weight Permits/ Hunters Permits. Commercial carriers who have had apportioned plates and have terminated/complete their lease agreement or contract with a local business are often in need of some sort of transit document to return to their home state because their plates have been surrendered. Unladen weight permits are available from the Motor Carrier Services division of DMV at:
Motor Carrier Services, 301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE 68509-4729
They may be contacted at 1-402-471-4435 or toll free: 1-888-622-1222 There web page is at: Motor Carrier Services
Other web sites and numbers that may be of use…
| FMCSA site | www.fmcsa.dot.gov |
| Federal regulations | www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations |
| U.S. Department of Transportation | www.dot.gov |
| Report Safety Violations: | www.fmcsa.dot.gov/consumer-protection/report-safety-violations |
| Licensing & Insurance: | http://li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov |
| Hazardous Materials Transportation: | www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/hazardous-materials |
| What commodities are exempt from FMCSA authority? | www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/administrative-ruling-119 |
| Nebraska One Stop Shop Service | 888-622-1221 |
| Nebraska Permit Office | 402-471-0034 |
| Nebraska CDL Examining | 402-471-3861 |
| Nebraska State Patrol Carrier Enforcement | 402-471-0105 |