Registration
Temporary Suspension of USDOT Inactivation in Motus
As FMCSA continues supporting the transition to Motus, the USDOT Registration System, launched on May 19, and to help reduce disruption during this transition period, FMCSA has temporarily suspended the inactivation of USDOT numbers for entities that have not completed the required biennial...
Changes to FMCSA Registrations in Motus
Motus: USDOT Registration System introduces several updates to how FMCSA registrations are issued, identified, and tracked. These changes are designed to improve security, provide clearer status tracking, and offer greater flexibility for the dynamic motor carrier industry. This fact sheet...
Motus Quick-Start Job Aid: A Guide to Your First Login
Motus: USDOT Registration System is the modern, secure platform that centralizes FMCSA registration actions. Getting into the system for the first time is a quick, straightforward process. Follow this guide to securely set up your profile and verify your identity.
Transition to Motus Begins May 14 (Email)
FMCSA is preparing to introduce Motus: USDOT Registration System—the single, secure, and mobile-friendly online dashboard for registration actions—to all users. This email, sent to supporting companies on May 12, 2026, summarizes the IT impacts as FMCSA begins the transition to Motus....
Motus Company Account Page Overview Job Aid
Your Motus registrant company account is a centralized home base for managing your business information, FMCSA registrations, filings, and users. This job aid provides a tour of the customer account page and shows how you can conveniently update information, file biennial updates, and track...
Claim a USDOT Number in Motus Job Aid
Motus: USDOT Registration System is now available to registrants. If you already have a USDOT Number, the company official can quickly set up a new Motus company account by linking to and “claiming” your existing record. This imports your company data automatically, allows you to verify your...