Category Archives: Motor Carriers

Initial Notification: Scheduled TxIRP Maintenance, Friday, Oct. 8, 7 p.m. – midnight

Important Information: No TxIRP Availability During Maintenance The Texas apportioned registration system, TxIRP, will undergo scheduled maintenance and will be unavailable beginning on Friday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. through midnight. We apologize for any inconvenience. For questions, please contact the … Continue reading

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TxDMV Telephone System Outage

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicle (TxDMV) Motor Carrier Division (MCD) main line (1-800-299-1700) is currently unavailable. Support staff are working to identify and resolve the issue. An update will be sent when phone service is restored. Oversize/Overweight Permits: Motor … Continue reading

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Movement of Oversize/Overweight Loads for Hurricane Ida Disaster

Federal Disaster Relief Permits Available Motor carriers transporting a divisible load that is overweight only to and within the areas affected by Hurricane Ida may self-issue a Federal Disaster Relief Permit through the Texas Permitting and Routing Optimization System (TxPROS). https://txpros.txdmv.gov/. This Federal Disaster … Continue reading

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TxDMV Holiday Hours – Labor Day 2021

In observance of Labor Day, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021. Vehicle title and registration services: Most vehicle title and registration services are provided by your county tax office. County tax office … Continue reading

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Motor Carrier Alert

ALERT The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) did NOT send this text message regarding your USDOT Number and TXDMV number: The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles does not send text messages regarding renewal of motor carrier certificates of registration. … Continue reading

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TxPROS and FMCSA Out-of-Service Orders

Effective 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 24, oversize/overweight permit applicants required to have a USDOT Number must provide it during the permit application process. TxPROS will check the number against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) system, MCMIS, for any … Continue reading

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Resolved: Issue: MCCS Renewal Option (6/24/2021 9:55 AM)

Good morning, The Motor Carrier Credentialing System (MCCS) Vehicle Renewal issue, which had limited the vehicle renewal option to one page at a time, has now been resolved. We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: Issue: MCCS Renewal Option (6/23/2021 1:30 PM)

Good afternoon, The Motor Carrier Credentialing System (MCCS) is currently experiencing issues with the “Renewal” option for ALL vehicles. It requires the motor carrier to renew vehicles one page at a time, therefore you will have multiple credit card charges … Continue reading

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Notification: MCCS Scheduled Maintenance (6/16/2021 @ 6:00PM)

Good afternoon, This evening, Thursday June 16, 2021, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be performing scheduled maintenance on the MCCS System. The maintenance will begin at 6:00PM, lasting up to 6:15PM. During the maintenance window, you may experience … Continue reading

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TxDMV Holiday Hours – Memorial Day 2021

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2021, for Memorial Day. We honor those who lost their lives while in the military service of our nation. Vehicle title and registration services: Most vehicle title … Continue reading

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Reminder: TxPROS Map Update

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is updating its Texas Permitting and Routing Optimization System (TxPROS) map. Effective Tuesday, May 4, TxPROS will be using Google maps to select locations, display trips and restrictions, etc. Google maps will improve … Continue reading

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TxPROS Map Update

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is updating its Texas Permitting and Routing Optimization System (TxPROS) map. Effective Tuesday, May 4, TxPROS will be using Google maps to select locations, display trips and restrictions, etc. Google maps will improve … Continue reading

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eLINC System is back online

The eLINC system is back online.  The TxDMV regrets the earlier inconvenience.    Source: Motor Carriers eLINC System is back online

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eLinc System is Offline

The eLinc system is experiencing technical difficulties and is currently offline.  You may contact Credentialing Services at 1-800-299-1700, option 3 for more information. The TxDMV regrets the inconvenience. We will send out a notification when eLinc is back online.    … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: MCCS Release 10.0.0 (3/12/2021 @ 1:40 PM)

Good afternoon, Over the weekend of March 20, 2021, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the MCCS system. During the deployment of the new release you may experience intermittent connectivity issues to the following applications:  Starting Saturday (3/20/2021) … Continue reading

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Resolved: Network Issues

Our network issues have been resolved.   We apologize for any inconvenience.        Source: Motor Carriers Resolved: Network Issues

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Network Issues

We are currently experiencing technical issues with our network. We are working to resolve the issues as quickly as possible.  We apologize for any inconvenience.        Source: Motor Carriers Network Issues

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Payment Transaction Issues

We are currently experiencing technical issues with processing payments for TxPROS, MCCS, eLINC and TxIRP transactions.  We are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible and will notify you when it is resolved.        Source: Motor … Continue reading

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Important Update Regarding IRP and Permitting Requirements for Disaster Recovery – February 18, 2021

The State continues to respond to Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s extreme winter weather disaster declaration for all 254 Texas counties. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is now temporarily suspending International Registration Plan (IRP) and 72-hour and 144-hour permitting requirements … Continue reading

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Oversize/Overweight Permit Requirements Suspended to respond to Extreme Winter Weather

Oversize/Overweight Permit Requirements Suspended for Winter Weather Response Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a disaster for 254 Texas counties in response to extreme winter weather conditions. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles has responded by temporarily suspending oversize/overweight permitting requirements … Continue reading

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TxDMV Holiday Hours – Presidents Day 2021

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be closed on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. Vehicle title and registration services: Most vehicle title and registration services are provided by your county tax office. County tax office hours may vary. … Continue reading

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Oversize/Overweight Permit Application Method

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles continues to improve its permit application procedures to enhance transaction security, customer service, and to take further advantage of the efficiency available through the Texas Permitting and Routing Optimization System (TxPROS). Effective Monday, February 15, … Continue reading

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TxPROS Payment Transaction Issues

Texas.gov, the state’s official payment platform, is currently experiencing technical issues with processing payments for the Texas Permitting and Routing Optimization System (TxPROS) permit transactions. Escrow and FirstPay (PAC) transactions are unaffected. We are working to resolve the issue as … Continue reading

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TxDMV Holiday Hours – New Year's Day

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles will be closed for New Year’s Day on Friday, Jan.1, 2021. Have a safe and happy new year! Vehicle title and registration services: Most vehicle title and registration services are provided by your county tax … Continue reading

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TxDMV Holiday Hours – Thanksgiving 2020

In observance of Thanksgiving, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27. Vehicle title and registration services: Most vehicle title and registration services are provided by your county tax office. County … Continue reading

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