FMCSA’s Clearinghouse Fraud Enforcement and Identity Verification Changes: What Motor Carriers, Owner-Operators, and Compliance Teams Need to Know
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration continues to make clear that fraud, misuse, and improper access within federal transportation safety systems will not be tolerated.
New York Commercial Vehicle Guide for New Entrants: What Carriers Need to Know
Starting a trucking, delivery, passenger transportation, or commercial vehicle business in New York requires more than registering a company and putting a vehicle on the road.
How to Start a Trucking Company in 2026: Post-MOTUS Compliance Checklist
Starting a trucking company in 2026 requires careful planning because the FMCSA registration environment is changing.
Reasonable Suspicion Training for DOT-Regulated Commercial Vehicle Operators: What Employers Need to Know
For commercial vehicle operators, DOT compliance is not limited to registering for a USDOT number, filing an MCS-150, maintaining insurance, or keeping a clean SAFER profile.
Montgomery v. Caribe Transport: Why Safety Records, Vetting, and Documentation Matter More Now
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC may become one of the most important freight broker liability cases in recent trucking history.
What Happens if You Miss Your MCS-150 Filing?
The MCS-150 biennial update is a required FMCSA filing for motor carriers and other regulated entities under FMCSA jurisdiction.
Understanding USDOT Numbers: A Vital Component for Commercial Vehicles
If you operate commercial vehicles, understanding whether your business needs a USDOT number is one of the first steps toward staying compliant with federal motor carrier regulations. A USDOT number is issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, commonly known as FMCSA. It serves as a unique identifier for motor carriers, private carriers, and […]
MC Number Phase-Out Reminder: What Commercial Vehicle Operators Need to Know
For decades, Motor Carrier numbers, commonly referred to as MC numbers, have been a familiar part of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration registration framework.
Introducing Motus: What You Need to Know, When You Should Start Acting
The FMCSA has been trying to create a one-stop platform that is fully inclusive of registration, updates, records, and filings within the trucking industry.
How to Tell if Your MCS-150 Biennial Update Is Due
The biennial update requirement for Form MCS-150 is one of the more widely recognized obligations under FMCSA regulations.