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Why are there multiple effective dates for the Unified Registration System (URS) rule?

Published 12/05/2014 02:50 PM   |    Updated 05/05/2017 01:47 PM

FMCSA set November 1, 2013 as the compliance date for the biennial update requirements because motor carriers are already required to update their registration information biennially under 49 CFR 390.19 and the information is very valuable to the Agency in carrying out its safety mission.

On November 1, 2013, (1) the new enforcement provisions for failing to file biennial updates according to the schedule in 49 CFR 390.19(b)(2), and (2) a prohibition on operating with an inactive USDOT Number took effect.

On January 17, 2017, FMCSA published a Federal Register notice suspending the January 14 and April 14 2017 URS effectiveness dates for the following:

  • All entities must process new applications and updates to existing records using the new online application. FMCSA will not accept paper forms or faxes and will discontinue the use of MC/FF numbers.
  • The requirement for all existing private and exempt carriers to provide evidence of financial responsibility (insurance filings and surety bonds/trusts) and process agent designation (BOC-3) will take effect. New applicants will begin providing this information as soon as URS takes effect.     

To read the 2015 URS Federal Register notice, click here.

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