Motus steps up: what carriers need to know about new FMCSA system
May 15, 2026
FMCSA is preparing for the next phase of Motus, its new registration system that will replace the Unified Registration System and FMCSA Portal. The system is expected to streamline registration while adding fraud-resistant features, including individual identity verification and business verification. P. Sean Garney, co-director of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting, comments on how these tools may help FMCSA better identify fraudulent actors and strengthen the integrity of motor carrier registration data.