September 14, 2016
Unified Registration System Implementation The FMCSA recently announced a three-month extension of the Unified Registration System (URS) effective date until January 14, 2017, with a new full compliance date of April 14, 2017. We posed some questions to our sources at the FMCSA and received helpful information: 1. The FMCSA website states that URS rule compliance applies to freight brokers and freight forwarders. If this is the case, how does an existing entity (not in the URS) update their information into the URS? When URS goes live, existing entities will be able to access URS via their portal accounts, similar to how they access MICMIS and L&I now. Until URS goes live, existing entities update their information via our legacy processes: 2. What action (if any) is required of brokers who have an MC number and a DOT number, but have no changes to make in their information? Is there […]
May 23, 2016
Latest PFA Protects Updates Autopay Now Available Pacific Financial Association now has autopay! Let us make things easier for you, our valued brokers, to make your BMC-85 trust fund payment. If you are not already signed up for autopay, please contact your account manager and receive $50 off of your next payment when you sign-up for this convenient service. We also now accept American Express in addition to VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and checks. Factoring Receivables We are committed to providing exceptional customer service and finding ways to help you as a broker, be as successful as possible. If you are having cash flow issues due to slow-paying shippers, there are solutions! Your dedicated PFA account manager will provide you with information and an excellent referral source to help you focus on sales and growing your business. DOD Performance Bonds Many of you have inquired about DOD Performance Bonds and we […]
May 23, 2016
FMCSA Phased Rollout of Unified Registration System The FMCSA launched a phased rollout of the Unified Registration System (URS). All new registration applicants are currently using the new URS Application. Existing registrants (entities that have a USDOT number and/or operating authority) can update their information using all of the existing processes – online and paper forms – until September 30, 2016. After this date, existing registrants will use the new URS as well. Any time a carrier or other regulated entity changes its name or address, or other details in their record, they should update their USDOT and operating authority record with the FMCSA in a timely manner. In addition, the FMCSA requires all entities under its jurisdiction to update their information every two years. Per the FMCSA, failure to complete a Biennial Update will result in deactivation of your USDOT number and may result in civil penalties of up […]