FMCSA Launches Motus Registration System with Enhanced Security Features

Key Details The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has unveiled Motus, a new online registration dashboard designed to replace three outdated systems that have been in use for 30 years. The platform serves motor carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, and insurance companies, offering mobile accessibility so drivers and fleet managers can manage registrations from smartphones and tablets. Why It Matters Motus consolidates registration management into one unified system where you can apply for operating authority, update company information, access crash and inspection history, and connect with other FMCSA systems like the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. The May 14 data migration required registered carriers to verify their information in existing portals beforehand to avoid service disruptions. Fraud Protection The system incorporates significant security measures in response to rising registration fraud in the industry. Identity theft, fraudulent registrations, account hijacking, and the sale of motor carrier numbers have prompted FMCSA to strengthen digital safeguards. New applicants must now pass identity verification and proofing requirements, and the agency notes some fraud may originate from foreign actors. Support Resources To claim your existing USDOT number in Motus, use the same login.gov email address across both systems. FMCSA provides comprehensive support through a 450-agent contact center open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time, plus chat and email assistance.