FMCSA To Carriers: Update Your Registration

Today, the FMCSA announced it has recently began using GovDelivery to manage email communications with carriers and other registered entities.

The FMCSA has confirmed that messages “from usdotfmcsa@service.govdelivery.com are legitimate communications from FMCSA.”

However, the FMCSA has warned carriers that if they have questions or concerns to NOT to hit reply on any emails from usdotfmcsa@service.govdelivery.com, because the FMCSA will not monitor or forward emails sent to that address.

On October 2, 2013, the FMCSA sent the following email to carriers from usdotfmcsa@service.govdelivery.com:[spacer size=”5″]

Dear Company Official,

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires all entities under its jurisdiction to update their information every two years as part of the new Unified Registration System (URS) regulation. Under URS, you are required to provide this update every two years, even if your company has not changed its information, has ceased interstate operations since the last update, or is no longer in business and you did not notify FMCSA.

Failure to complete a Biennial Update may result in deactivation of your USDOT number and civil penalties of up to $1,000 per day, not to exceed $10,000.

Updating your information is free. We have included instructions below to help you complete your biennial update.

Sincerely,

Office of Registration and
Safety Information

Update your information here.

• Carriers needing to complete the Motor Carrier Identification Report (MCS-150) OR the Combined Identification and Hazardous Materials Safety Permit Application (MCS-150B) may do so online through the FMCSA Registration Web site by clicking here.
• In order to complete the registration online, you’ll need your USDOT number, assigned PIN, EIN/SSN, and Company Official information.
• Be sure to print an updated MCS-150 form for your records upon completion of the online registration.

Unable to Register Online? No problem!

Registration forms can also be downloaded here or you can request to have a pre-printed form mailed to you by calling FMCSA Support Services at 1-800-832-5660 (Select option 1 (US DOT number questions), then press zero to speak to an agent). Complete, sign, and date the form, and mail it to the address below. For Hazardous Materials Safety Permit Carriers Only: Intermodal Equipment Providers (IEPs):

IEPs are unable to perform an online update at this time. Click here to download the Intermodal Equipment Provider Identification Report form (MCS-150C). Complete, sign, and date the form, and mail it to the address below.

Important note for hard copy registrations: Forms must be received by FMCSA on or before the date your Biennial Update is due to avoid deactivation of your USDOT number and the assessment of civil penalties. Please allow ample time for mailing. Mail Forms to: U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Attention: Office of Registration and Safety Information 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, DC 20590

Update Your Information Online: