Alaska

At a glanceRequirements at a glance

State License

No

No specific state license required intrastate

Insurance Required

Yes, where the mover operates its own vehicles. Intrastate carriers must file evidence of financial responsibility:

Permits Required

Yes, for non-resident or unregistered vehicles (for example, out-of-state movers’ vehicles): Trip permits or temporary registration through Alaska DMV

U.S. DOT Number Required

Yes, where the mover operates its own vehicles. Alaska requires intrastate commercial vehicles to have a USDOT number FMCSA

Complaint Contact

DMV Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (Anchorage)

LicensingLicensing and Registration

Alaska does not issue a specific intrastate mover license. However, commercial motor vehicles used for hire must meet federal and state registration and insurance requirements.

InsuranceInsurance & Financial Responsibility

Per Alaska law (AS 19.10.300), movers operating their own vehicles must maintain minimum liability coverage:

• $200,000 for property damage (single incident)
• $500,000 for bodily injury or death (single incident) This coverage must be filed with the Alaska DMV Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division

TripTrip Permits & Temporary Registration

Non-resident or unregistered commercial vehicles entering the state must obtain:

• A Commercial Trip Permit
• Or a Temporary Registration (TRT) via the DMV Required for a one-time intrastate move within Alaska

FederalFederal Requirements

Alaska is one of several states requiring intrastate commercial carriers to maintain a USDOT number as part of their compliance documentation FMCSA.

ConsumerConsumer Protections

• Consumers can check that the company moving their goods has valid USDOT registration and the required insurance.
• Out-of-state movers must ensure proper permits (Trip Permit or TRT) before operating in Alaska.
• For issues like damage, licensing, or insurance non-compliance, consumers should reach out to the DMV Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division.

ChecklistCompliance checklist

Subcontracted transport

• Where transport is subcontracted, the mover uses carriers that hold the licences required for the transport they performWhere applicableVerified by AffirmationRequired

Vehicles and drivers (where the mover operates its own vehicles)

• USDOT number for intrastate commercial vehiclesWhere applicable (mover operates its own vehicles)Verified by DocumentRequired
• Liability insurance ($200,000 property damage; $500,000 bodily injury or death, per incident) with evidence filed with the DMV Commercial Vehicle Enforcement DivisionWhere applicable (mover operates its own vehicles)Verified by DocumentRequired
• Commercial Trip Permit or Temporary Registration (TRT)Where applicable (mover operates its own non-resident or unregistered vehicles in Alaska)Verified by DocumentRequired