Motor Carriers Face May 14 Deadline Ahead of FMCSA System Change
The trucking industry is no stranger to regulatory changes, but this week marks one of the most significant updates to FMCSA registration systems in years. Beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern on May 14, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s legacy registration platform will officially go offline as the agency prepares to launch its new registration system: Motus. For motor carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, and other registered entities, this is not something to put off until later. Companies that fail to prepare before the transition could face delays, verification issues, and temporary limitations accessing critical registration functions. What Is Motus? Motus is FMCSA’s new online registration and identity management platform designed to replace the agency’s outdated legacy systems. According to FMCSA officials, the goal is to create a more modern, streamlined experience while also addressing the growing issue of fraud within the transportation indu...