Category Archives: Motor Carriers

Governor Greg Abbott has declared a disaster for certain counties affected by the storm that struck Texas October 20, 2019. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles has responded by temporarily suspending IRP vehicle registration, 72/144-hour temporary registration permits, size and … Continue reading →

In observance of Labor Day, all Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2. Note to motor carriers: The Motor Carrier Oversize/Overweight Permits Section will also be closed on Saturday, Aug. 31.  Vehicle title and registration … Continue reading →

Intermodal Shipping Container Port Permits: After Sept. 1, 2019, the “Port of Bayport” will be available for customers renewing or ordering new Intermodal Shipping Container Port Permits. Legislative Changes The 86th Texas Legislature passed new laws that impact the movement … Continue reading →

UPDATE: The Texas Permitting and Routing Optimization System (TxPROS) has been restored. We apologize for any inconvenience from the earlier outage.     Source: Motor Carriers TxPROS Outage UPDATE: Service Restored

The Texas Permitting and Routing Optimization System (TxPROS) is currently experiencing an unexpected outage. We are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible and apologize for any inconvenience.   Source: Motor Carriers TxPROS Outage

The TxIRP system is back online.  You may contact Commercial Fleet Services at 1-800-299-1700, option 5 for assistance. The TxDMV regrets the earlier inconvenience.    Source: Motor Carriers TxIRP System is back online

The TxIRP system is offline for technical reasons.  You may contact Commercial Fleet Services at 1-800-299-1700, option 5 for more information. The TxDMV regrets the inconvenience.   Source: Motor Carriers TxIRP System is Offline

In observance of Independence Day, all Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4. Have a safe and happy holiday! Vehicle title and registration services: Most vehicle title and registration services are provided by your … Continue reading →

The Motor Carrier Credentialing System (MCCS) and the Electronic Licensing, Insurance and Credentialing (eLINC) system are back online after today’s outage. Online customer self-service is again available. You may contact the MCCS/eLINC call center at 1-800-299-1700, option 3 for assistance. … Continue reading →

The Motor Carrier Credentialing System (MCCS) and the Electronic Licensing, Insurance and Credentialing (eLINC) system are offline for technical reasons. This means that online customer self-service is temporarily unavailable. You may contact the MCCS/eLINC call center at 1-800-299-1700, option 3 … Continue reading →

The Motor Carrier Credentialing System (MCCS) and the Electronic Licensing, Insurance and Credentialing (eLINC) system are offline because of a server issue. This means that online customer self-service is temporarily unavailable. You may contact the MCCS/eLINC call center at 1-800-299-1700, … Continue reading →

Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a limited purpose disaster for certain counties in North Texas affected by storms on June 9, 2019. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles has responded by temporarily suspending IRP vehicle registration, 72/144-hour temporary registration permits, … Continue reading →

Attention all Household Goods Motor Carriers: We are pleased to announce our next Mover Training Seminar on June 27th, 2019, in Austin, Texas.  This presentation will be a basic overview of the rules and regulations pertaining to the household goods … Continue reading →

In observance of Memorial Day, all Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) offices will be closed on Monday, May 27. Note to motor carriers: The Motor Carrier Oversize/Overweight Permits Section will also be closed on Saturday, May 25.  Vehicle title and … Continue reading →

The Texas Department of Transportation has temporarily placed weight limits on three of the four direct connector ramps at the interchanges of IH45 and IH20 south of Dallas. The direct connector ramps that are affected include: IH45 northbound to IH20 … Continue reading →

In observance of Presidents’ Day, all Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) offices will be closed on Monday, February 18, and the Oversize/Overweight Permits Office will be closed on Saturday, February 16.  Vehicle title and registration services: Most vehicle title and … Continue reading →

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) finalized rules for 2019 Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) fees in December 2018. The registration period began on December 28, 2018 and will continue through December 31, 2019. The UCR Board recommends that enforcement … Continue reading →

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, and the Oversize/Overweight Permits Office will be closed on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019.  Vehicle title and registration … Continue reading →

Attention all Household Goods Motor Carriers: We are pleased to announce our next Mover Training Seminar on February 5th, 2019, in Houston, Texas.  This presentation will be a basic overview of the rules and regulations pertaining to the household goods … Continue reading →

Motor Carriers can display Apportioned Registration Cab Cards on an electronic device, such as a phone or tablet, starting January 1, 2019. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles adopted a rule in December allowing International Registration Plan (IRP) registrants to … Continue reading →

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will upgrade the Texas Permitting and Routing System (TxPROS) December 11 to improve the overall customer experience by adding several features and increasing the self-issue limit.  New Self-Issue Weight Customers can self-issue certain … Continue reading →

In observance of Thanksgiving, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be closed on Thursday, November 22, and Friday, November 23. Additionally, the Oversize/Overweight Permits Office will be closed on Saturday, November 24. Vehicle title and registration services: Most vehicle … Continue reading →

Help MCD improve performance by taking this brief Customer Satisfaction Survey to let us know how we’re doing and what areas we need to focus on in the future. Take it anytime between Wednesday, October 24, and Wednesday, November 14. … Continue reading →