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Expert insights, regulatory updates, and practical tips for motor carrier compliance from Consultran's experienced team.
MOTUS Update, Week 2: Portal Fixes, Paper Delays, L&I Blackout, and a Bug Board
Eight days into MOTUS, the picture is sharper. FMCSA published the fix for the May 15 Portal cutoff, paper forms continue with delays, L&I and SAFER are stale, and DNA launched motusbugs.com to track what's broken.
Read more May 21, 2026How to Claim Your USDOT Number in MOTUS
MOTUS is live, and every motor carrier needs to claim their USDOT number to keep control of their account. Here's the 5-step process, what to have ready, and the snags carriers are hitting right now.
Read more May 21, 2026FMCSA's MOTUS Is Live — But Almost Nothing Works Yet
MOTUS launched, but USDOT claims, MCS-150 filings, transfer requests, and Login.gov verifications are failing across the board. Here's what's broken, what's changing, and what's still unclear.
Read more April 7, 2026FMCSA: Carriers Must Update Portal Profiles Now to Claim USDOT Numbers in MOTUS
FMCSA says carriers who don't update their portal profile before MOTUS launches may be unable to claim their USDOT number. Here's what to do now.
Read more February 19, 2026FMCSA Wants You to Prepare for MOTUS. Here's What to Do Now
FMCSA is urging carriers to prepare for MOTUS, the new USDOT Registration System. Learn how to activate your portal account, verify your company official, and file your MCS-150 update.
Read more October 23, 2025FMCSA Revokes Phoenix ELD: Another One Bites the Dust
FMCSA revokes Phoenix ELD on October 23, 2025. Motor carriers have 60 days to replace with compliant ELDs.
Read more October 17, 2025FMCSA Revokes Five ELDs: What Trucking Companies Must Do Now
FMCSA revokes Premium ELD, True Logbook, Xplore ELD, KAMI ELD, and EVO ELD 1 starting October 17, 2025.
Read more October 17, 2025How to Get Your MC Authority Letter Online Instantly - 24/7 Access
Need your MC authority letter fast? Get your FMCSA operating authority certificate online instantly at getmymcletter.com - no waiting, available 24/7.
Read more October 8, 20252026 UCR Registration Now Open for Minnesota & Wisconsin Carriers
2026 UCR registration is now open for Minnesota and Wisconsin truckers. Learn about deadlines, fee brackets, and how Consultran makes UCR registration easy.
Read more October 3, 2025Wisconsin IFTA Policy Change: Pay Your Pennies
Wisconsin has eliminated its small balance waiver policy for IFTA filings. Learn what this means for carriers and why every cent now counts.
Read more January 15, 20252025 IFTA Filing Deadlines and Important Changes
A guide to 2025 IFTA quarterly filing deadlines for Minnesota motor carriers. Learn about penalty avoidance, recent changes, and compliance tips from trucking experts.
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