FMCSA MCS 150 Form
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration process requires that companies define the type of business operation (Motor Carrier, Broker, Shipper, Freight Forwarder and/or Cargo Tank Facility) that they plan to establish. FMCSA’s responsibilities include monitoring and enforcing compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) and the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) governing both safety and financial responsibility.
The Agency’s focus on both concerns is reflected in the dual path of its current registration process. Companies may find that they are subject to both registration requirements – USDOT Number – and Interstate Operating Authority.
These instructions assume that the applicant has determined that a USDOT Number is required to update the US DOT number registration and that the MCS-150 form must be submitted. Again, this form can only be used to update existing registrations as of December 12, 2015.
Option 1: Filing Online (recommended)
- We encourage you to print all related form instructions prior to completing the online forms.
- To complete and submit application form(s), go to the FMCSA Online Registration System.
- Upon submission, the USDOT Number for the company is updated immediately
- FMCSA suggests that you generate and print the updated MCS-150 report for your records
Option 2: Filing Paper by Mail, Fax or Web Form
- Submit all required MCS and/or OP forms together.
- Once the application is completed, FMCSA suggests making a copy for the company’s files.
- Mailed applications, on average, take four to six weeks processing time.