MCS-150 Biennial Update

Every commercial motor carrier and trucking company with a USDOT number is required by the FMCSA to file an updated MCS-150 form on a biennial basis (every two years). If a motor carrier does not maintain the biennial updates of its Motor Carrier Identification Report (MCS-150), it could face deactivation of its USDOT number and daily fines. Failing to complete MCS-150 registration is the most common reason motor carriers fall into noncompliance.

With a TCS Compliance Specialist, you’ll never miss an important update.

When should you file an MCS-150 update?

Keep your USDOT registration up-to-date by filing MCS-150 updates (aka biennial updates) — MCS-150 updates are mission-critical. Out-of-date or otherwise inaccurate data can negatively impact your safety scores and, subsequently, your trucking business.

An MCS-150 update (aka Biennial Update) is required by the FMCSA every two years at a minimum to obtain and maintain your USDOT number.

In addition to submitting biennial updates, you’ll need to file an MCS-150 update if you have:

Changed your business address
Changed your company name
Changed your operating authority
Become a hazardous materials carrier
Added to or reduced the number of vehicles in your fleet
Make any other changes to your business

Any time you make changes to your trucking business and operations, you should file an MCS-150 update.

Why is the MCS-150 Update Important?

The FMCSA uses the information you submit to calculate your safety performance scores according to its new safety measurement system: Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA score). Out-of-date or otherwise inaccurate data can negatively impact your safety scores and, subsequently, your trucking business.

Keeping your company information up to date is mission-critical for keeping your trucking company in compliance and on the road.

Working with our Compliance Specialists, you’ll have access to a vast amount of experience and knowledge to help navigate your filings and updates, keeping your trucking business compliant and running successfully.

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