The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has sent out a notice reminding carriers to complete the actions necessary to prepare for the launch of Motus, US DOT’s new registration system that will be launched later this year.

To ensure that carriers have access to the system when it is implemented for all users this year, FMCSA says each company should take the following steps:

• Ensure your FMCSA Portal account is active. Log in to your Portal account to confirm it is active, or follow the steps below to create one now.
• Verify your Portal account user list. Ensure that the listed Company Official is the company owner or employee responsible for managing FMCSA registration.
• Verify your Portal account user list. Ensure that the listed Company Official is the company owner or employee responsible for managing FMCSA registration.

The agency asserts that once you have completed these steps, no further action is required at this time. FMCSA will continue to provide additional updates and instructions as the system launch date approaches.

If your company does not have an FMCSA Portal account, you may create one using this three-step process;

1. Retrieve Your USDOT PIN: To register as a Company Official, you must have a valid USDOT Number and USDOT PIN. If you do not have your USDOT PIN, you can request it via email, text, or mail through the FMCSA SAFER website.
2. Create a Login.gov Account: FMCSA systems, including the Portal, require a Login.gov account for secure access. Ensure the email address you use for Login.gov matches the one you will use in the FMCSA Portal. This is also the email address you will use to log into Motus when it launches for all users this year.
3. Register for a Portal Account: Navigate to the FMCSA Portal Registration page and select “Company Employee or an Associate of a Company” under “Company User.” Enter your USDOT Number and PIN, add the “Portal Company Official” role, and submit your request. For more help completing this action, see the Portal user guide below. If you encounter issues, call us at 1-800-832-5660 and select option 2.