INTRASTATE CARRIER DOT NUMBERS

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Legislative Bill 1056 was passed by the 1998 Legislative Session.  This bill created the requirement of US DOT numbers and marking of commercial motor vehicles for intrastate motor carriers. 

Below please see an overview of this requirement:

To ALL Nebraska Intrastate Motor Carriers operating vehicles solely in intrastate commerce:

If you operate vehicles in commerce:

(1)  with gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR), gross combination weight ratings (GCWR), gross vehicle weights, or gross combination weights over 10,000 pounds; or

(2)  vehicles designed or used to transport more than 8 passengers, including the driver, for compensation; or

(3)  vehicles designed or used to transport more than 15 passengers, including the driver, and not used for compensation; or

(4)  vehicles used to transport hazardous materials and required to be placarded pursuant to State Statute 75-364;

you must obtain an intrastate USDOT number by submitting a Motor Carrier Identification Report (DOT form) to the Nebraska State Patrol.

In addition; 49 C.F.R. 390.21 -- Marking of commercial motor vehicles, is incorporated into state law by State Statute 75-363.

—  The following vehicle markings are necessary to comply with § 390.21  — 

All commercial motor vehicles that require a USDOT number must be marked on the power unit as specified below:

Nature of marking. The marking must display the following information:

• The legal name or a single trade name of the motor carrier as listed on the motor carrier identification report (MCS-150 form). 
• The motor carrier identification number (USDOT number) issued by the FMCSA, preceded by the letters “USDOT” and followed by the letters “NE”. 
• If the name of any person other than the operating carrier appears on the commercial motor vehicle (CMV), the name of the operating carrier must be followed by the information required above, and be preceded by the words “operated by.” 
• Other identifying information may be displayed on the CMV if it is not inconsistent with the information required by this section.

Size, shape, location, and color of marking. The marking must:

• Appear on both sides of the power unit; 
• Be in letters that contrast sharply in color with the background on which the letters are placed; 
• Be readily legible, during daylight hours, from a distance of 50’ while the CMV is stationary; and 
• Be kept and maintained in a manner that retains the legibility required.

Construction and durability. The marking may:

• Be painted on the commercial motor vehicle; or 
• Consist of a removable device, if that device meets the identification and legibility requirements.

Rented commercial motor vehicles. A motor carrier operating a CMV under a rental agreement having a term not in excess of 30 calendar days meets the requirements of this section if:

• The commercial motor vehicle is marked in accordance with the provisions shown above; or 
• The commercial motor vehicle is marked as set forth below:
  • The legal name or trade name as well as the USDOT number of the lessor is displayed in accordance with the size, shape, color, construction, and durability requirements shown above; and 
  • The rental agreement entered into by the lessor and the renting motor carrier conspicuously contains the following information:
    • The name and complete physical address of the principal place of business of the renting motor carrier. 
    • The renting motor carrier’s USDOT number, preceded by the letters “USDOT”; and 
    • The rental agreement entered into by the lessor and the renting motor carrier is carried on the rental CMV during the full term of the rental agreement.

Driveaway services:

• In driveaway services, a removable device may be affixed on both sides or at the rear of a single driven vehicle. 
• In a combination driveaway operation, the device may be affixed on both sides of any one unit or at the rear of the last unit. 
• The removable device must display the legal name or single trade name of the motor carrier and the motor carrier’s USDOT number.

NOTE* The marking and USDOT number requirements set forth do not apply to commercial motor vehicles registered as Nebraska farm trucks and operated solely in intrastate commerce.

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Nebraska State Patrol
Carrier Enforcement Division
3920 W. Kearney
Lincoln, Ne 68524
Telephone: 402-471-0105
Fax Number: 402-471-3295