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Regulation

FMCSA says don’t buy an MC number. Here’s what a buyer can buy instead.

October 6, 2026 · TruckBiz Team

On March 19, 2026, FMCSA told the industry not to sell, buy or lease USDOT or MC numbers. A company can still be sold — and its USDOT number goes with it.

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Regulation
Motus replaced FMCSA’s old registration system: what a company buyer should check
October 6, 2026 · TruckBiz Team
Motus replaces FMCSA’s Unified Registration System and Portal, and checks every user’s identity. What changed for buyers, what did not, and five things to check.
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FMCSA says don’t buy an MC number. Here’s what a buyer can buy instead.

Motus replaced FMCSA’s old registration system: what a company buyer should check