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1. How do I contact Motor Carrier Services?

   Question:  How do I contact Motor Carrier Services? Answer:  The addresses for the Motor Carrier Services Division are: Physical – 301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE  68508 Mailing – PO Box 94729, Lincoln, NE ...

   Laurie - 08/11/2022 - 2:42pm

2. I have received a Toll/Parking Violation for a plate that isn’t mine.

   Question:  I have received a Toll/Parking Violation for a plate that isn’t mine. Answer:  E-mail the violation to mcs.web@nebraska.gov or fax to 402-471-3920.  If you have questions regarding the violation contact the Motor ...

   Laurie - 06/28/2019 - 7:58am

3. Am I required to pay the Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT)?

   The receipted copy is required to be submitted to the Motor Carrier Services ...

   Laurie - 06/28/2019 - 7:57am

4. How do I purchase a fuel and/or trip permit and what is the cost?

   Question:  How do I purchase a fuel and/or trip permit and what is the cost? Answer:  Permits are sold through the Nebraska DMV website under the Motor Carrier/Trucking online services section.  ...

   Laurie - 06/28/2019 - 7:50am

5. Do I need apportioned license plates, and if so, how do I apply?

   it will be traveling out-of-state.  To apply to the Motor Carrier Services division ...

   Laurie - 06/28/2019 - 7:45am

6. How do I obtain an oversize/overweight permit for the State of Nebraska?

   Question:  How do I obtain an oversize/overweight permit for the State of Nebraska? Answer:  The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) issues oversize/overweight permits.  They can be obtained at https://dottruckpermits.nebraska.gov/permit/ ...

   Laurie - 06/28/2019 - 7:54am

7. Where do I update my DOT number electronically?

   Question:  Where do I update my DOT number electronically? Answer:  Update your DOT number by logging into https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/ ...

   Laurie - 06/28/2019 - 7:53am

8. When do I need to do my DOT required biennial update?

   Question:  When do I need to do my DOT required biennial update? Answer:  If the next-to-last digit of your USDOT number is odd, file your update every odd-numbered calendar year.  If the next-to-last digit of your USDOT number is even, file your update e ...

   Laurie - 06/28/2019 - 7:53am

9. I am no longer keeping manual records and are now keeping electronic records. What do I need to keep?

   Question:  I am no longer keeping manual records and are now keeping electronic records. What do I need to keep? Answer:  You will need to pull the mileage by jurisdiction and total report by month and/or quarter.  You will also need to download the raw d ...

   Laurie - 06/28/2019 - 7:52am

10. I am leased to another carrier who is reporting my miles and fuel for IFTA, but I am running under my own apportion (IRP) plate. What records do I need to maintain?

    Question:  I am leased to another carrier who is reporting my miles and fuel for IFTA, but I am running under my own apportion (IRP) plate. What records do I need to maintain? Answer:  Detail mileage records and quarterly unit/fleet summaries need to be m ...

    Laurie - 06/28/2019 - 7:52am

11. What Information is required to be kept on my mileage records for IFTA and/or IRP?

    Question:  What Information is required to be kept on my mileage records for IFTA and/or IRP? Answer:  Date, origin/destination, beginning/ending odometer readings, total miles and miles per jurisdiction.  This can be kept manually or by a GPS system that ...

    Laurie - 06/28/2019 - 7:51am

12. How long do I need to maintain my mileage records for IRP and IFTA, and fuel records for IFTA?

    Question:  How long do I need to maintain my mileage records for IRP and IFTA, and fuel records for IFTA? Answer:  IFTA records (mileage and fuel) are required to be maintained for four (4) years and IRP records (mileage only) for five (5) years.  ...

    Laurie - 06/28/2019 - 7:50am

13. I registered for the UCR program, but I didn’t get a UCR registration. Do I need to carry proof that I paid the UCR fees?

    Question:  I registered for the UCR program, but I didn’t get a UCR registration. Do I need to carry proof that I paid the UCR fees? Answer:  No, there is no registration carried in your units.  Law enforcement verifies your registration on-line. ...

    Laurie - 06/28/2019 - 7:49am

14. Do I need to pay UCR fees?

    Question:  Do I need to pay UCR fees? Answer:  If you have an Interstate DOT number, meaning you cross state lines, you are required to register and pay UCR fees each calendar year.   Log into the UCR website at www.ucr.gov and pay your fees. ...

    Laurie - 06/28/2019 - 7:49am

15. Where can I find my IFTA miles to file my next quarterly return or make a payment on-line?

    Question:  Where can I find my IFTA miles to file my next quarterly return or make a payment on-line? Answer:  Our office recommends keeping a copy of your previously filed return in order to report the miles as required for our on-line IFTA services.  If ...

    Laurie - 06/28/2019 - 7:48am