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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has temporarily suspended its biennial update requirement for entities that have not completed it since June 1, a move widely seen as evidence that the rollout of Motus — the agency’s new registration portal replacing the legacy Unified Registration System — continues to face significant technical challenges. The suspension means carriers and freight brokers unable to navigate the Motus system will not face penalties for failing to update their registration information on schedule. Industry observers note the FMCSA’s incremental easing of requirements signals persistent system instability affecting thousands of motor carriers nationwide.