Motor carrier highway compliance
FMCSA COMPLIANCE

UCR Registration Service

The Unified Carrier Registration is a mandatory annual fee for every motor carrier operating in interstate commerce. We determine your correct fee tier, complete your registration, and confirm payment — so your authority stays active all year.

WHAT IS UCR?

Unified Carrier Registration

The Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) program requires individuals and companies that operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate or international commerce to register their business with a participating state and pay an annual fee. The UCR fee is distributed among the participating states to fund motor carrier safety programs. Registration is required each calendar year and must be completed before January 1st of the registration year.

Operating without a valid UCR registration can result in fines of up to $100 per day and potential out-of-service orders at roadside inspections.

Carrier completing UCR registration online

Who Must Register for UCR?

UCR registration is required for any entity that operates in interstate commerce as:

Motor carriers (for-hire or private) operating commercial motor vehicles
Freight forwarders arranging transportation of property in interstate commerce
Brokers arranging transportation of property by motor carrier
Leasing companies that lease commercial motor vehicles to motor carriers

UCR Fee Tiers

Your annual UCR fee is based on the number of commercial motor vehicles you operate, as reported on your MCS-150. Getting this count right is critical — overstating your fleet means overpaying.

Fleet SizeAnnual Fee
0 – 2 vehicles$76
3 – 5 vehicles$227
6 – 20 vehicles$452
21 – 100 vehicles$1,357
101 – 1,000 vehicles$6,783
1,001+ vehicles$67,568

Fee amounts are set annually by the UCR Board and are subject to change. Figures shown are for reference.

Why Use Our UCR Registration Service?

UCR registration seems straightforward — until an incorrect vehicle count or a missed deadline costs you.

01

Correct Fee Tier

We cross-reference your MCS-150 fleet count to ensure you're registered in the right tier — not overpaying, not underpaying.

02

Deadline Monitoring

UCR registration opens in October for the following year. We track your deadline and notify you so you never start the year out of compliance.

03

Multi-State Coordination

You only need to register in one state, but we ensure you select the correct base state and that your registration is accepted system-wide.

04

Roadside Protection

A valid UCR registration protects you at roadside inspections. We provide confirmation documentation you can carry in your cab.

How It Works

1

Provide Your Fleet Info

Tell us your USDOT number and current fleet size. We verify your vehicle count against your MCS-150 to determine the correct fee tier.

2

We Complete Registration

Our team logs into the UCR system, selects your base state, completes your registration form, and processes payment on your behalf.

3

Confirmation Delivered

We send you your UCR registration confirmation — ready to present at any roadside inspection or audit.

Fleet of commercial trucks

One registration. All participating states. Full compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Complete Your UCR Registration?

Don't risk fines or out-of-service orders. Let our compliance experts handle your UCR registration accurately and on time every year.