FMCSA’s recent decision to temporarily suspend enforcement of biennial registration update requirements for carriers affected by MOTUS access and system issues suggests that challenges with the agency’s new registration platform are continuing. In a FreightWaves article examining the latest development, P. Sean Garney, co-director of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting, notes that while some carriers are successfully navigating the process, many continue to experience delays, system obstacles, and conflicting information across government databases. Garney also highlights reports of carriers being unnecessarily prevented from operating because of discrepancies between FMCSA systems rather than underlying compliance issues. Read the full article here.
Latest move by FMCSA suggests Motus rollout woes are continuing
July 10, 2026