Guides for owner-operators
Short, sourced answers to the deadline and record questions truckers ask most.
When is my MCS-150 due?
How to find your MCS-150 biennial update due date from your USDOT number, with the federal rule, a month-by-digit table and a free lookup.
When is the UCR registration deadline?
The Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) deadline for interstate carriers, when registration opens, and how to avoid paying look-alike filing sites.
When are IFTA quarterly returns due?
IFTA quarterly fuel tax return due dates for 2026 and 2027, and what to do if you didn't drive during a quarter.
How do I check if my insurance shows on my FMCSA record?
How to check whether your liability (BIPD) insurance is on file with FMCSA, what the fields mean, and why the public record can lag behind your actual policy.
Is this MCS-150 or UCR letter a scam?
How to spot official-looking letters and emails that charge truckers for free FMCSA filings, and what to do instead.