🍂 Mover News: Fall 2025 Edition

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October 2025

MCS-150 Biennial Updates

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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires all entities under its jurisdiction to update their information every two years. This update is required even if your company’s information has not changed. If you do not complete the Biennial Update, your USDOT number will be deactivated, and you may face civil penalties.

FMCSA Biennial Update Filing Schedule

When you must file depends on your USDOT number:

  • If the next-to-last digit of your USDOT number is odd, you must file every odd-numbered year.

  • If it is even, you must file every even-numbered year.

  • The last digit of your USDOT number shows the month you must file:

    • 1–9 = January – September

    • 0 = October

For more information or to file your update, visit the MCS-150 Biennial Update page.

Preparing for the Off-Peak Season

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As the moving season slows down for the year, now is the perfect time to look ahead. Consider using the slower months to tackle fleet maintenance, refresh employee training, and evaluate what worked (and what did not) during the busy season. It is also a good opportunity to fine-tune your marketing strategy and get a jumpstart on preparations for 2026. A little planning now can make a big difference in the months to come.

New Household Goods Carrier Permits

The commission has issued new Household Goods Permits to the following companies in Washington: 

  • Move It Sis, LLC

  • Simply Contents Northwest, LLC

  • Righteous Moving Services, LLC

  • Mercury Moving LLC

  • J-Lask LLC

  • Diamond Moving, LLC

  • Eagle Van Lines LLC

Online Self-Paced Trainings

Online Trainings

The commission offers self-paced online training for passenger transportation companies and household goods moving companies. These courses allow you to start and stop at your convenience but must be completed within 30 days, including a final knowledge test.

Passenger transportation training covers topics like insurance requirements, driver qualifications, hours of service, and safety compliance. Household goods training includes consumer protection, annual reports, and transportation safety.

Access training modules from your dashboard and complete them on your schedule.

Live Virtual Trainings

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The commission offers free training for household goods moving companies. Each training begins at 8:15 a.m. and runs until 5 p.m.

 

 

Upcoming trainings:

  • Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026
  • Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Looking for Forms or Information?

The commission’s website is your go-to source for essential documents, including laws, tariffs, rules, and commission-approved forms like the bill of lading and estimate and cube sheet inventory. Using incorrect forms can lead to penalties or violations. You can also access the Motor Carrier Safety Guide for helpful compliance resources.

Find these resources and more at www.utc.wa.gov/MovingCompanies.