BIENNIAL UPDATE

MCS 150 UPDATE

Before they may function as commercial motor carriers, trucking businesses must get a USDOT number, and the data linked to that number needs to be updated annually. To achieve this, submit an application for the MCS-150 upgrades. Using the MCS-150 form, you may provide the government with up-to-date details about your trucking firm and motor carriers.

The update makes sure that all the information pertaining to your USDOT number is current and accurate. It's crucial to keep in mind that in some states updating the information is a requirement for renewing motor carrier registration. Even if their business information has not changed, trucking businesses must update the form.

MCS-150 FORM: WHAT IS IT?

In order to update their USDOT number or reapply for a USDOT number after revocation, trucking businesses must submit the Motor Carrier Identification Report (MCS-150). The form gives the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration specific details about your business. Penalties that might harm your company could result from submitting outdated or inaccurate MCS-150 information. Deactivation of the USDOT number, poor safety performance, a fine of up to $1,000, and many more are among them.

WHEN SHOULD I SUBMIT MCS-150 FORM?

The second last digit of your USDOT Number determines the year for filing the MCS-150 update, and the final digit determines the month. If the final digit of your USDOT number is an odd number, you must submit an update request every odd-numbered year, and every even-numbered year, respectively.

HOW TO FILE?

The FMCSA Online Registration System offers an online form that must be filled out and submitted in order to register an MCS-150 update. After processing your application, your USDOT Number will be changed. Additionally, FMCSA mandates that you print an updated copy of your MCS-150 report for your keeping.

Additionally, you can mail or fax in your MCS-150 changes. The only thing you need to do is mail all of the required paperwork to their office, however processing often takes four to six weeks. Your USDOT Number will be changed after the processing is done.