MCS-150 – BIENNIAL UPDATE

MCS-150 – FMCSA – BIENNIAL UPDATE

MCS 150 form is mandatory required by the FMCSA for obtaining or renewing your USDOT number.
Every motor carrier is required to update their details with FMCSA every two years or if there is any changes.
Update, Reactivate or Deactivate your DOT Number.

MCS 150 form is mandatory required by the FMCSA for obtaining or renewing your USDOT number. Every motor carrier is required to update their details with FMCSA every two years or if there is any changes.
Update, Reactivate or Deactivate your DOT Number.

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When should you file a MCS 150 Update?

The FMCSA mandates an MCS 150 update, also known as the Biennial Update, every two years at least for acquiring and keeping your USDOT number. You also need to file MCS-150 if you make any changes:

  • Biennial (every 2 years) Update
  • Changed your business address
  • Changed your company name
  • Changed your operating authority
  • Reapplication (after revocation of new entrant)
  • Reactivate USDOT
  • Become a hazardous materials carrier
  • Added to or reduced the number of vehicles in your fleet
  • Notify FMCSA that the company is no longer operating
  • Make any other changes to your business

What is an MCS 150 update?

The MCS 150 is a requirement form FMCSA gov for updating or renewing your USDOT number. It is mandatory for every carrier to update their details with FMCSA dot gov every two years or if there are any changes. If you fail to do your Biennial Update, your USDOT Number may be deleted could lead to daily fines of up to $1,000, with a maximum of $10,000 overall.

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When is my FMCSA Update due?

Your DOT renewal date is determined by the last two numbers of your USDOT number. The last digit tells you the month it is due and the digit before the last tells you the odd/even year. Every two years, a carrier must do an update, even if the company’s information hasn’t changed, stopped, or is no longer in business and you didn’t inform FMCSA.

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