About FMCSA Registration Modernization

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How We’re Modernizing FMCSA Registration

Motus: USDOT Registration System is the start of a safer journey with FMCSA.

Motus streamlines processes, enhances fraud prevention, and provides a more intuitive, user-friendly experience for supporting companies, motor carriers, brokers, and other registrants.

FMCSA is dedicated to ensuring everyone can successfully transition to the new system. Here’s the plan:

 

 
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PHASE 1

Limited Access for Supporting Companies 

On December 8, 2025, FMCSA granted supporting companies limited access to Motus to create user profiles and business accounts to prepare for the full system launch. While motor carriers cannot access Motus yet, they should update their FMCSA Portal accounts now in preparation.

 
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PHASE 2

New System Opens for All Users

In 2026, all customers, including new and existing registrants, will be able to access the system and take advantage of enhanced, user-friendly registration tools and information.

 
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PHASE 3

Continuous Improvement

FMCSA will continue to release additional functionalities and collect feedback to identify new enhancements. 

 

 

Here's What's Coming Down the Road

FMCSA is taking a measured approach to implement changes to registration and will give stakeholders ample time to prepare for new functionality. Here’s what’s coming with Motus: USDOT Registration System.

These updates focus on simplifying registration, clarifying identification, and improving system security and usability.

Simplified Registration Process 

  • Consolidation of FMCSA forms into a single, unified online system  
  • Easily accessible company account pages to manage user access and business information
  • Enhanced user roles to ensure the right people can take action at the right time

Clear Registration Identification

  • All regulated entities will continue to be identified by a USDOT Number
  • USDOT Number suffixes will indicate each type of registration granted
  • Suffixes will not be a vehicle marking requirement

Improved, Secure User Experience

  • Auto-population, real-time data validation, smart logic, edit checks, and notifications
  • Mobile and tablet access to view and update registration information—no need to wait on paper form processing
  • Identity verification, business validation, and secure electronic processes to reduce fraud

In response to stakeholder feedback, when Motus launches for all users, it will not include the introduction of Safety Registration, the elimination of docket numbers (MC/FF/MX), or changes to the BOC-3 form filing process.

These proposed changes are still under consideration and will be open for public comment in a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. To stay up to date on the upcoming changes, subscribe to email updates.

 

 

Prepare for Motus: USDOT Registration System

To facilitate the transition into the new system, motor carriers and other registered entities should ensure their FMCSA Portal account is active, the correct Company Official is listed, and business information is updated in the FMCSA Portal by May 14, 2026. This ensures your updates are processed before we move to the new system.

All current registration functionality—including new applications in URS, changes and filings via L&I (Public), and registration options in the FMCSA Portal—will be permanently retired on Thursday, May 14, at 8:00 PM ET. Users who have not completed updates must wait for Motus launch the following week. For additional information on this transition period, see our FAQs.

If you have a USDOT Number and/or Operating Authority (MC, MX, FF Docket Number), take action by May 14 (8:00 PM ET) to prepare for the launch of Motus.

testSTEP 1: Ensure your FMCSA Portal account is active

Log in to your Portal account to confirm it is active. If you don’t have an account, create one now. This critical action will allow you to quickly and easily claim your existing USDOT Number and create your company account in Motus when it launches to all users later this year.

 

testSTEP 2: Verify your Portal account user list

View and confirm users with access to your FMCSA Portal account in the “Account Management” tab. Ensure that the listed Company Official is the company owner or employee responsible for managing/updating FMCSA registration. This should not be a transportation service provider or outside consultant.

The Login.gov email for the Company Official in the FMCSA Portal must match the Login.gov email used to log into Motus to link your USDOT Number with your new Motus account.

 

testSTEP 3: Update your company information

For a smooth transition into Motus, ensure that the most up-to-date information is on file for your business.

You can make updates to your company information in the FMCSA Portal the same way you complete a Biennial Update. Select “Biennial Update (MCS-150)” in the “Registration” tab.

 

Explore our FMCSA Portal Registration User Guide and FMCSA Portal Actions to Prepare for Motus job aid for more user-specific information and guidance, or visit the Ask FMCSA page to chat, call, or email us for more help.