USDOT number vs operating authority: what FMCSA says on Motus

Sorting out USDOT number vs operating authority in Motus? FMCSA Deputy Administrator Jesse Elison says the industry should notice more fixes within weeks, though no firm date has been given. He said the user front end should hopefully be fixed in weeks, while smoothing out the back end will go on for some time. Carriers say insurance or operating authority shows as inactive in Motus despite current coverage. A motor carrier alert linked that to data synchronization problems. Truck News reported a tracking site counted 185 carriers stuck, up from just over 45 in early July. FMCSA has suspended enforcement of biennial updates and USDOT number inactivations for updates due on or after June 1, 2026. Contact center hours now run 8 AM to 11 PM Eastern on weekdays, plus Saturdays. Check your status and write down any mismatch.