When you file your MCS-150 report, the FMCSA then uses your business information to calculate a safety score through its Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program.
MCS-150 FORM / BIENNIAL UPDATE
fILE THIS FORM HERE
FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS UCR REGISTRATION (FAQ)
How do you know when to update MCS-150?
The second to last number in your DOT Number determines what year your biennial update needs to be filed. If it’s odd, you’re required to file your MCS-150 in every odd-numbered calendar year.If it’s even, then you file in even-numbered calendar years.Nov
The FMCSA requires all interstate carriers to file a MCS-150 or MCS-150B, if a Safety permit is required, every 24 months based on the last two digits of the US DOT number.
USDOT number ending in: Must file by last day of:
1 – January
2 – February
3 – March
4 – April
5 – May
6 – June
7 – July
8 – August
9 – September
0 – October
How to reinstate a DOT number?
If the status reads “Record Inactive” or “Inactive USDOT Number per 49 CFR 390.19(b)(4); Biennial update of MCS-150 data not completed” you will need to complete, sign and submit a new Motor Carrier Identification Report (Form MCS-150) to reactivate the USDOT Number.
Why it’s Important to Provide Accurate Information on Your MCS-150
The FMCSA uses the information you file in the report to calculate safety scores according to its safety measurement system, Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA).