New DOT Authority — DOT Updates https://www.newdotauthority.com/updates/ Plain-English regulatory updates for new motor carriers — FMCSA registration, Motus, drug & alcohol rules, and more. en-us FMCSA Motus is here — and the MC number may be going away https://www.newdotauthority.com/updates/fmcsa-motus-and-the-mc-number/ https://www.newdotauthority.com/updates/fmcsa-motus-and-the-mc-number/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT FMCSA’s new Motus: USDOT Registration System launches to all carriers in May 2026, and FMCSA has proposed phasing out separate MC numbers. Here’s what is actually changing — and what is not. New carriers: you have 12 months to pass your New Entrant Safety Audit https://www.newdotauthority.com/updates/new-entrant-safety-audit-12-months/ https://www.newdotauthority.com/updates/new-entrant-safety-audit-12-months/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT FMCSA audits every new carrier within 12 months of starting operations. The #1 automatic failure is not having a drug & alcohol testing program in place.