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Motor carriers and trucking

The motor carrier industry works closely with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) to make roads and highways safer for everyone - that includes complying with all state and federal laws and regulations.

This one-stop-shop provides you with all the information you need to work as a trucker in Wisconsin.

DMV customer service centers accept cash or checks only. Credit cards are accepted for online and phone transactions.

• Audit (motor carrier)
• Commercial driver license (CDL)
• Heavy vehicle use tax (HVUT)
• Insurance
• International fuel tax agreement (IFTA)
• International registration plan (IRP)
   
• Motor carrier credentials
• Motor carrier fees
• Motor carrier forms and publications
• Operating authority
• Oversize and overweight permits
• Safety assistance (MCSAP)
   
• Seasonal weight restrictions
• Size and weight enforcement
• Trip permits (72-hour trip permit)
• Truck operator map
• Truck safety
• Unified carrier registration (UCR)

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Questions about the content of this page:
Bureau of Vehicle Services, bur-veh-services.dmv@dot.state.wi.us
Last modified: May 19, 2009