FMCSA Registration System Modernization
FMCSA has made significant changes to its online registration system over the past year, and many more changes are forthcoming. On May 29, 2024, FMCSA held an industry stakeholder meeting addressing some of these changes. The following highlights a few particularly noteworthy changes. First, FMCSA is in the process of adding technology tools to enhance verification of individuals, businesses, and locations. Second, a broker’s or freight forwarder’s authority may automatically be suspended if the available financial security falls below $75,000. Third, FMCSA may require MCS-150 filings to be made annually rather than biennially. Fourth, FMCSA is strongly considering eliminating the MC number, leaving the USDOT number as the sole operations identifier. These are only four of the many changes expected, and FMCSA has advised some changes will be implemented without notice.
Scopelitis Attorney Kiefer A. Light
Scopelitis Transportation Consulting Co-Director P. Sean Garney
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FMCSA Registration System Modernization
FMCSA has made significant changes to its online registration system over the past year, and many more changes are forthcoming. On May 29, 2024, FMCSA held an industry stakeholder meeting addressing some of these changes. The following highlights a few particularly noteworthy changes. First, FMCSA is in the process of adding technology tools to enhance verification of individuals, businesses, and locations. Second, a broker’s or freight forwarder’s authority may automatically be suspended if the available financial security falls below $75,000. Third, FMCSA may require MCS-150 filings to be made annually rather than biennially. Fourth, FMCSA is strongly considering eliminating the MC number, leaving the USDOT number as the sole operations identifier. These are only four of the many changes expected, and FMCSA has advised some changes will be implemented without notice.
Scopelitis Attorney Kiefer A. Light
Scopelitis Transportation Consulting Co-Director P. Sean Garney
News from Scopelitis is intended as a report to our clients and friends on developments affecting the transportation industry. The published material does not constitute an exhaustive legal study and should not be regarded or relied upon as individual legal advice or opinion.