Motor Carrier Division

The Motor Carrier Division provides commercial vehicle registration for vehicles 26,001 pounds and over, IFTA licensing and collects all fuel taxes in the State of Nevada.

Private vehicles with a gross weight of 26,001 pounds or more which are not for commercial use may be registered at DMV offices.

Motor Carrier Laws

See also Overview of Motor Carrier regulations.

Chapter Number and Title Statutes Code
360a Administration of Certain Taxes and Fees on Fuels NRS --
365 Taxes on Certain Fuels for Motor Vehicles and Aircraft NRS NAC
366 Tax on Special Fuels NRS NAC
371 Governmental Services Tax on Vehicle Registrations NRS --
373 County Taxes on Fuels NRS --
459 Hazardous Materials NRS NAC
482 Non-Apportioned Vehicle Registration NRS NAC
483 Driver License NRS NAC
484 Traffic Laws (replaced by Chapters 484A - 484E below) NRS NAC
484A Traffic Laws Generally NRS --
484B Rules of the Road NRS --
484C Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Prohibited Substance NRS --
484D Equipment, Inspections and Size, Weight and Load of Vehicles NRS --
484E Accidents and Reports of Accidents NRS --
485 Insurance and Financial Responsibility NRS NAC
590 Petroleum Products and Antifreeze NRS NAC
706 Motor Carrier/Apportioned Registration NRS NAC
Title 49 Federal Laws and Regulations - Transportation USC CFR

Contact Us

  • Contact the Motor Carrier Division at (775) 684-4711.
  • Email us at mctlc@dmv.nv.gov
  • Send us feedback through the Comment Form
  • To contact the office nearest you directly, see Offices.