MCS-150 Update Portal
Biennial Update Support: (302) 775-5839
Per the FMCSA a Biennial update or form MCS-150 is required to be filed if any of the following apply to your operating authority:
- Before beginning operations
- Within 30 days of any change in information (address, telephone number, email, # power units, etc.)
- Every 24 months, according to the last two digits of the carrier’s USDOT number.
What is an MCS-150 Biennial Update?
The MCS-150 Biennial Update is a federal requirement for all USDOT-registered motor carriers, mandated by regulation 49 CFR 390.201T.
This is a requirement for all owners of USDOT Numbers, regardless of fleet size or operational scale.
Even if your business information has not changed, FMCSA requires carriers to update their records every 24 months according to the last two digits of their USDOT number.
You need to file within 30 days of any of the following:
- Your company name changes
- Your address changes
- Your phone number changes
- Your fleet size changes
- Your operation status changes
Failure to update your records can lead to deactivation of your USDOT number and potential penalties up to $10,000 per FMCSR 390.201T
Failure to comply with this mandate may result in the following:
- Fines of $1,000 per day, up to a maximum of $10,000 per occurrence.
- Possible deactivation of your DOT number or an out-of-service order.
I have just recently opened my business. Do I need to file?
This is one of the most frequently asked questions. The answer is yes, one must file a Biennial Update on a specific month and year combination regardless of when the DOT numbered was opened.
Biennial Update filings must be completed every 24 months. If you miss your initial filing deadline, your next scheduled update will have been more than 24 months from the date you had established your DOT number. As such, if you have recently opened your business you may have to file the initial Biennial Update sooner than two years. For more information please reference regulation FMCSR 390.201T.