FMCSA’s May 14 deadline looms as legacy registration systems will be retired and replaced by Motus

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is asking the trucking community to prepare for the sunset of legacy systems and the transition to the new online registration system called Motus.

FMCSA has issued multiple reminders ahead of the May 14, 2026, deadline for carriers and brokers to take action before the current online registration systems go dark.

According to the agency, any entity with a USDOT Number or USDOT Number and Operating Authority (MC, MX,FF Docket Number) must take the following actions by May 14.

• Log into your FMCSA Portal account (portal.fmcsa.dot.gov) to confirm it is active. If you do not have a Portal account, you can create one and use your USDOT PIN to access your information. Obtain your PIN at: safer.fmcsa.dot.gov.
• Please note that FMCSA Portal accounts are disabled after 90 days and archived after 12 months of inactivity. If your account is disabled or archived, reach out to the FMCSA Contact Center at www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/ask-fmcsa to have your account unlocked.
• In the Portal, ensure your company information, operation classification, contact information, and individuals authorized to access your record are all correct.
• 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.

Taking these steps will ensure that you have an active account, which is required to access Motus, the new USDOT Registration System.

Motus will replace both the Unified Registration System (URS) as well as the FMCSA Portal, offering increased fraud protection and a more user-friendly experience, FMCSA says.

The following services will be available through Motus once the system launches:

• Applying for a new USDOT Number, operating authority, or other type of registration
• Submiting a Biennial Update
• Updating business information including company name and address
• Applying for additional types of operating authority or registrations
• Reinstating a suspended operating authority or reapplying after revocation
• Inactivating or reactivating your USDOT Number
• Tracking the status of your registration actions
• Uploading supporting documents while completing an application

You can take a look at this FMCSA flier for additional information on the Motus transition.