When must a carrier update its MCS-150 under 49 CFR 390.19?

Short answer

A carrier must update its MCS-150 every 24 months, or as otherwise specified by the FMCSA.

The rule says

"A motor carrier that submits similar information to a State as part of its annual vehicle registration requirement under the Performance and Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM) complies if it files this information with the appropriate State commercial motor vehicle (CMV) registration office." (Federal Register 02-4960)

"The FMCSA requires each motor carrier to file an update of the report every 24 months." (Federal Register 02-4960)

In plain English

The FMCSA requires carriers to update their MCS-150 every 24 months to ensure their information is current and accurate. Carriers that participate in the PRISM program may be able to satisfy this requirement by filing their information with the appropriate state CMV registration office.

What to do

• Review your carrier's MCS-150 update schedule to ensure compliance with the 24-month requirement.
• Verify that your carrier's information is current and accurate before submitting the update.
• If participating in the PRISM program, confirm that your carrier's information is being filed with the appropriate state CMV registration office.