MOTUS Guide Step-by-step
Sign In StepsStep 1Search: motus.dot.govStep 2Click on “Sign in Login.gov.”Step 3Enter your registered email address and password, then sign in. Step 4After signing in, the Identity Verification screen will appear. Follow the IDEMIA Automat...
The Importance of Your Biennial Update (and How to File It)
Running a trucking business takes focus. You handle loads, drivers, fuel, brokers, and inspections every single day. Compliance forms often sit at the bottom of the list.Your Biennial Update deserves a spot near the top. It's quick to file....
The Difference Between MC and DOT Numbers Explained
Starting a trucking business? You'll hit two compliance decisions fast: MC number and DOT number. They are often confused to be similar - but they serve very different purposes.Registering incorrectly can lead to delays, penalties, inactive...
SCAC in Trucking: Everything You Need to Know
A customs filing fails. An EDI transaction bounces. A shipper can't onboard you into their system. Then, suddenly, everyone cares about these two-to-four-letter codes.Standard Carrier Alpha Codes work quietly behind the scenes until somethi...
Do You Need A USDOT Number?
The USDOT number requirement boils down to three things: what type of commerce you're running (interstate or intrastate), what you're hauling (cargo, passengers, or hazmat), and specific operational thresholds FMCSA has laid out.Your USDOT...
How to Deactivate a USDOT Number?
Deactivating a USDOT number isn't complicated when you understand the proper procedure. The process centers on one specific form, the MCS-150 and requires you to select "Out of Business Notification" as your filing reason. What matters most...