Trucking compliance guides
Straight answers on the filings every carrier deals with, updated for Motus and the 2027 UCR year.
2027 UCR Fees and Deadline: What Every Carrier Owes
The 2027 UCR fee for every fleet size, who has to register, how vehicles are counted, and the January 1 deadline.When Is My MCS-150 Due? How to Find Your Biennial Update Date
Your USDOT number tells you exactly when your MCS-150 biennial update is due. Here is how to read it, plus what to update.How to Get an MC Number in 2026: Step by Step Through Motus
The full order of steps to get MC operating authority in 2026: entity, EIN, USDOT, Motus, the $300 fee, BOC-3, insurance, and activation.What Is a BOC-3 and Who Needs One?
A plain explanation of the BOC-3 process agent filing: who needs it, when to file, and what happens if it lapses.How to Set Up Motus and Claim Your USDOT Number
FMCSA moved registration into Motus. How to create your account, pass identity verification, claim your USDOT number, and add a filing agent.USDOT Number Inactive? Why It Happens and How to Fix It
The common reasons a USDOT number goes inactive, the difference between inactive and out of service, and the steps to reactivate.UCR for Florida Carriers: Registering From a Non-Participating State
Florida does not participate in UCR, but Florida carriers that run interstate still have to register. How to pick a base state and file.Got an FMCSA Authority Suspension Notice? What to Do Before the Deadline
What an FMCSA involuntary suspension notice means, the usual causes, and how to keep your authority active before the effective date.