Government & Regulations

FMCSA modernizes registration system for motor carriers and freight brokers

C.H. Robinson government and regulations update

United States

On Monday, October 21, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) hosted a third listening session as they modernize the registration system for new motor carriers and freight brokers. They announced the launch of a website hub to stay up to date on the proposal and provide feedback regarding the proposed improvements. View full FAQs about the update. Some of the highlights include:

  • The sunsetting of MC numbers and the focus on USDOT numbers for primary identification
  • Assignment of either a valid, suspended, or revoked USDOT number in association with a new safety registration status
  • Required identity verification through the same system used at TSA airport security for each principal party registering a new entity. This will include matching a photo of the individual with their ID photo.
  • A new business verification protocol in addition to identity verification with goals to significantly reduce fraud and cargo theft
  • Centralized correspondence between FMCSA and the registrant through the new portal rather than relying on regular U.S. postal mail

Some new processes will require a rulemaking notice by FMCSA, but identity verification may begin before the end of the year. The overall goal is a launch of the new system sometime in 2025.

All presentations from this meeting will be posted on the registration modernization resource hub.  

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