Keep your USDOT record accurate and compliant without the paperwork stress.
Use this guided flow to submit your MCS-150 filing. Please update carrier details.
How it works
- 1Enter your USDOT number so we can locate your record.
- 2Review and update your carrier and operation details.
- 3Submit your filing and receive confirmation for your records.
Start your MCS-150 filing
Enter USDOT Number
We'll pull your public USDOT profile and guide you through your Biennial Update.
What happens if you miss your MCS-150 update?
FMCSA treats the Biennial Update (Form MCS-150) as a required filing for every active USDOT Number. If you let it lapse, FMCSA can restrict your authority to operate and assess civil penalties until your information is brought current.
Impact on your USDOT Number
If you do not file your update, FMCSA may change the status of your USDOT Number or mark your operations out of service. That can create problems at roadside inspections, delay freight, and make it harder to maintain insurance and contracts.
Fines and enforcement risk
FMCSA can issue enforcement actions for failing to keep your record accurate. Civil penalties are often calculated per day the violation continues and can reach about $1,000 per day, with total fines that can approach $10,000 for a continuing violation.
Filing your MCS-150 on time is the simplest way to avoid letters from FMCSA, prevent service disruptions, and reduce the risk of unnecessary fines against your business.
When FMCSA marks your USDOT record as "Carrier VMT Outdated"
An Outdated VMT note means the vehicle miles you reported on your last MCS-150 no longer line up with how your operation actually runs. That mismatch can affect how FMCSA groups you with other carriers and how your safety data is interpreted.
What "Outdated VMT" changes for you
When mileage is out of date, FMCSA may be using the wrong exposure when it looks at your inspections and crashes. That can:
• Put you in the wrong peer group for CSA / SMS scoring.
• Make a small fleet look over-exposed, or hide miles for a growing carrier.
• Show up as a data quality issue on your USDOT profile, which shippers and insurers may notice.
How to clear an Outdated VMT flag
The fix is usually a clean, up-to-date MCS-150:
• Gather total vehicle miles for the last 12 months from IFTA, ELD/telematics, or dispatch systems.
• File an updated MCS-150 with current VMT, unit counts, and operation details.
• After FMCSA processes the update, check SAFER and your USDOT profile to confirm the Outdated VMT language has been removed.
Keeping VMT current on your MCS-150 helps keep your safety picture honest, your scores more accurate, and your USDOT record free of avoidable flags that can slow down inspections, freight, or insurance renewals.