FMCSA Temporarily Suspends DOT Inactivations During Motus Transition

Regulatory Alert

FMCSA Temporarily Suspends DOT Inactivations During Motus Transition

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 – FMCSA has announced a temporary suspension of USDOT number inactivations for entities that have not completed required biennial updates since June 1, 2026. The suspension is intended to reduce disruption during the ongoing transition to Motus — FMCSA's new online registration system that launched May 19. This measure is intended to give registrants additional time to complete biennial updates without risk of inactivation due to Motus-related access or system issues.

EMA has been actively engaged on this issue. At the request of several state executives who reported significant confusion surrounding the Motus transition process, EMA has asked FMCSA to provide clearer guidance and relief for affected registrants. FMCSA has indicated that additional guidance will be forthcoming as recovery and stabilization efforts continue.

EMA marketers experiencing registration issues or requiring immediate assistance should submit an inquiry via the agency's webform at ask.fmcsa.dot.gov/app/ticket.

For a summary of recommended actions and guidance on navigating the available FMCSA customer service tools during this transition period, please refer to the table available in the agency’s website here.