Is UCR registration mandatory?

It is a federally-mandated system for registering operators of commercial vehicles who are involved in interstate and international travel. This annual UCR filing must be renewed by December 31 each year.

What vehicles need to be registered for UCR?

Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) requires people and companies that operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate or international commerce to register your business with a participating state and pay an annual fee based on the size of your fleet.

What is the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement?

The Unified Carrier Registration(UCR) is a federally mandated program that replaces the Single State Registration System(SSRS). The UCR Act states that individuals or companies involved in interstate travel must pay an annual registration fee based on the total number of vehicles in their fleet.

What vehicles are exempt from UCR?

A motor carrier, either for-hire or private, may exclude vehicles that operate only in intrastate commerce in the transportation of property (including, for this purpose, waste and recyclables) from the carrier’s fleet count for purposes of the UCR fee. Any INTRASTATE Carrier is NOT required to pay any sort of UCR Fee.

How much is the UCR fee for one truck?

In real world terms, that means lower costs, from $3 to $2,712 overall per company, depending on the number of vehicles owned or operated by motor carriers or the other parties. For example, motor carriers with two trucks paid $69 in UCR fees for 2018 and $62 in 2019, but will pay $59 in 2020.

How do I check my UCR status?

You can verify that your UCR records are up-to-date through the NRS. Simply go to www.ucr.gov and enter your USDOT number.

How do I register for UCR registration?

To request access, please go to www.permitting.ucr.gov and click on the “Company Signup” button. UCR has developed a tool that anyone can use to determine they need to register under the UCR Act. Share this new resource with non-registered carriers to make sure they are in compliance.

How do I get a copy of my UCR registration?