In a reminder email to industry today, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is asking carriers to prepare for Motus: USDOT Registration System.
The details of the email have be-recreated verbatim below.
Registration Modernization Update
Attention: If you have a USDOT Number and/or Operating Authority (MC, MX, FF Docket Number) and have not already done so, please complete the actions below to prepare for the launch of Motus: USDOT Registration System.
Don’t forget to prepare for the transition to Motus: USDOT Registration System, FMCSA’s new all-in-one online registration platform. To ensure you have seamless access to the system when it launches to all users this year, we strongly encourage motor carriers and other registered entities to take the following actions now:
Ensure your FMCSA Portal account is active. Log in to your Portal account to confirm it is active, or follow the steps below to create one now.
Verify your Portal account user list. Ensure that the listed Company Official is the company owner or employee responsible for managing FMCSA registration.
Update company information. Submit an online Biennial Update (MCS-150) in the Portal “Registration” tab
Once you have completed these steps, no further action is required at this time. FMCSA will continue to provide additional updates and instructions as the system launch date approaches.
Don’t have a Portal account? Create one now!
Creating an FMCSA Portal account now will allow you to quickly and easily claim your existing USDOT Number and establish your company account in Motus when it launches to all users later this year. Getting started in the Portal involves a simple three-step setup:
Retrieve Your USDOT PIN: To register as a Company Official, you must have a valid USDOT Number and USDOT PIN. If you do not have your USDOT PIN, you can request it via email, text, or mail through the FMCSA SAFER website.
Create a Login.gov Account: FMCSA systems, including the Portal, require a Login.gov account for secure access. Ensure the email address you use for Login.gov matches the one you will use in the FMCSA Portal. This is also the email address you will use to log into Motus when it launches for all users this year.
Register for a Portal Account: Navigate to the FMCSA Portal Registration page and select “Company Employee or an Associate of a Company” under “Company User.” Enter your USDOT Number and PIN, add the “Portal Company Official” role, and submit your request. For more help completing this action, see the Portal user guide below. If you encounter issues, call us at 1-800-832-5660 and select option 2.
Company Official accounts are approved automatically by the system upon submission. If you are unable to access the account after creating it, please contact us.
Need Help?
Explore our FMCSA Portal Registration User Guide for more user-specific information and guidance:
Am I a Company Official or Associate of a Company?
How do I create a Portal account?
How do I manage users in the Portal?
How can I submit a Biennial Update in the Portal?