Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)
Truck Owners and Drivers Association can seamlessly handle your initial UCR registration and have your annual UCR renewals submitted on time.
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Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)
Interstate motor carriers are required to register and pay fees annually under the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement (UCRA) before operating in interstate commerce. The UCR filing opens for 2023 registrations on October 1, 2022. If you miss the deadline, the registration fee is still due, and you may be subjected to state penalties.
Whether you are setting up your initial UCR registration, or need help with your renewal, let FCCR take care of it for you! We’ll ensure your information is accurate and your UCR renewal gets completed on time.
2024 UCR Registration Open
Approved 2024 fees are now available for your reference. The 2024 Registration Portal through the NRS opened on October 1, 2023.
| Bracket | Number of commercial motor vehicles owned or operated by exempt or non-exempt motor carrier, motor private carrier, or freight forwarder | Fee per entity for exempt or nonexempt motor carrier, motor private carrier, or freight forwarder | Fee per entity for broker or leasing company |
| 1 | 0-2 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| 2 | 3-5 | $111.00 | — |
| 3 | 6-20 | $221.00 | — |
| 4 | 21-100 | $769.00 | — |
| 5 | 101-1000 | $3,670.00 | — |
| 6 | 1001 and above | $35,836.00 | — |
Who Needs A Unified Carrier Registration Filing?
Having a Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) is mandatory for all trucking companies, even if drivers have individual licenses. Not having a UCR can lead to fines, vehicle detainment, and even business closure. The UCR applies even if your home state doesn't participate in the program, as long as you operate in or through states that do. The author offers UCR registration services to simplify compliance for trucking companies.
Who Does Unified Carrier Registration Apply To?
The UCR Agreement applies to:
- Interstate for-hire property and passenger carriers
- Exempt for-hire carriers
- Private property carriers
- Interstate freight forwarders, brokers, and leasing companies
Carriers from Mexico or Canada operating in the U.S. are also subject to Unified Carrier Registration.
If you are an intrastate carrier, you never cross state lines or engage in interstate commerce, then you are not subject to UCR
Unified Carrier Registration Participating States
Interstate carriers based in non-participating states are also subject to registration with the UCR. Truck Owners and Drivers Association will help you determine the proper states to file in based on your needs.
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