2026 migration
FMCSA Motus Migration Checklist for Motor Carriers
Prepare ownership, Company Official status, Login.gov email alignment, and portal information before moving registration work into Motus.
Short answer
Direct answer
Motus is FMCSA’s modernized registration platform. The migration changes how a carrier proves control of its USDOT record. Treat account ownership as a governance task, not an IT handoff.
Why identity readiness comes first
Motus is FMCSA’s modernized registration platform. The migration changes how a carrier proves control of its USDOT record. Treat account ownership as a governance task, not an IT handoff.
Before taking action, confirm current FMCSA instructions. Rollout details can change, and unofficial links or paid “activation” messages may be fraudulent.
Source: FMCSA Portal
The carrier readiness sequence
Identify the owner or authorized direct employee who will act as Company Official. Confirm that person controls the Login.gov account and can access its email and authentication method. Review the FMCSA Portal company information and resolve stale contacts before a deadline.
- Name the eligible Company Official
- Verify Login.gov access and recovery methods
- Align the email used for official FMCSA access
- Confirm the legal business name, address, and USDOT number
- Keep consultants in support roles—not account-ownership roles
Source: Login.gov Help Center
Document the handoff
Record who owns the account, who is an authorized user, where recovery procedures are retained, and how changes are approved. Never share a personal Login.gov password or one-time code.
Source: FMCSA Portal
Primary sources
Verify the current rule
Questions carriers ask
Frequently asked questions
What is Motus?
Motus is FMCSA’s modernized registration platform. Carriers should rely on current FMCSA communications for migration dates and required actions.
Should a consultant control Login.gov?
No. Login.gov credentials are personal. The eligible Company Official should control their own account and authentication methods.
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