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SC DMVCommercial Truck or Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV)
As defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is a motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles used in commerce to transport passengers or property if the motor vehicle:
a) Has a gross combination weight rating or gross combination weight of 26,001 pounds or more, whichever is greater, inclusive of a towed unit(s) with a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight of more than 10,000 pounds, whichever is greater
b) Has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight of 26,001 pounds or more, whichever is greater
c) Is designed to transport sixteen or more passengers, including the driver
d) Is of any size and is used in the transportation of hazardous materials as that term is defined in 49 C.F.R. Section 390.5
To drive a CMV, you must have a commercial driver's license (CDL). If you're interested in learning more about the requirements for getting a CDL, visit Commercial Licenses
Commercial Vehicle Titling Process-ALL
Titles for ALL commercial vehicles should be applied for and in the business or individual name prior to applying for vehicle registration. For more information on how-to Transfer My Title.
Commercial Vehicle Registration
Operating within South Carolina only
If you meet none of the requirements outlined in SCDMV Motor Carrier Eligibility Checklist to obtain a apportioned plate registration then you may be eligible for a South Carolina base plate and if applicable apply for a trip permit. If one or more of the following apply:
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) currently does not issue trip permits. Trip Permits are issued through third-party vendors, customers may contact any of the following agencies for more information on obtaining a trip permit:
Coast2Coast Trucking Permits 1-865-963-0830 |
Comdata/Transceiver 1-800-749-6058 |
Custom Permit Service 1-800-669-5014 |
Highway Permits 1-888-731-0312 |
Interstate Permit Service 1-800-343-4889 |
Jet Permits 1-800-788-0603 |
JJ Keller 1-800-231-5266 |
Nova Permits 1-800-567-7775 |
On The Move Permits INC. 1-800-750-9910 |
Permit America 1-866-573-7648 |
Reliable Permit Solutions LLC 1-909-436-4220 |
State Permits 1-800-331-4805 |
T-Check Systems 1-866-351-2435 |
The Financial Integrity Group 1-770-233-9014 |
The Permit Company 1-800-223-7431 |
Trans/Mid-America 1-800-228-7577 |
WCS Permits 1-888-737-6483 |
West Chester Permit LLC 1-513-777-3000 |
International Registration Plan (IRP)
Registration for commercial vehicles operating in South Carolina and other states must be completed online at the South Carolina Trucking Portal. IRP registrations cannot be processed at any of the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) branch offices.
Heavy Vehicle Use Tax
International Registration Plan (IRP) Registrants and Intrastate carriers must show a Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) return, Schedule 1 2290 (IRS Form 2290), validated by the IRS for the current tax year or a copy of the form accompanied by a photocopy of the canceled check (front and back) used to pay the tax.
For further information on vehicles exempt from the HVUT go to www.irs.gov.