Transportation Oversight Division | Mass.gov

The Transportation Oversight Division regulates the rates and practices of common carriers used to transport passengers and property, including trucks, railways, buses, household moving companies, towing companies, and hazardous waste companies. In addition, we license all intrastate Massachusetts-based motor bus companies. The most critical function of the Division is public safety.

Contact Us

Address

Department of Public Utilities Transportation Oversight Division

One South Station, 5th floor, Boston, MA 02110

directions

Phone

Main (617) 305-3559

Office Hours Mon - Fri 8:45 am to 5:00 pm

Fax

(617) 478-2598

Who we serve

We oversee the following:

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Motor coach companies
Transit authority buses
Highway rail grade crossings
School bus drivers
Moving companies
Tow companies that tow for police and trespass tows
Commercial common carriers

Featured services

For Customers of Moving, Towing, or Bus Companies

Information for Bus, Moving, and Towing Companies

DPU Oversight of Rail Transit

Upcoming Events links of Transportation Oversight Division

Notice of Hearings: Department of Public Utilities Transportation Oversight Division

One South Station, 5th floor, Boston, MA 02110

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

In accordance with the provisions of Chapters 159A and 159B of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended, you are hereby notified of the following hearings to be held on applications for new, amended, or transfer of certificates, licenses, or permits.

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