Who must register for UCR?

Interstate carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies generally must register. Purely intrastate operations are typically not required to, though state-specific rules can vary.

Unified Carrier Registration

UCR Registration

Annual registration for interstate carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders. We file against your current fleet count and remind you before your renewal is due.

You Likely Need This If

You're a carrier, broker, freight forwarder, or leasing company operating in interstate commerce.

You May Not Need This If

You operate entirely within one state (intrastate only) — though some states apply their own additional rules, so this can vary.

Not sure? Ask us before you file — there's no charge for the question.

Pricing

Our Fee, Plus the UCR Government Fee

$149.00 + state fee

The UCR government fee is set by fleet size, roughly $76 to $4,160, billed at cost.

Questions

UCR FAQ

The Unified Carrier Registration is an annual federal program requiring interstate motor carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies to register and pay a fee based on fleet size.

UCR's government fee is set by fleet size and ranges roughly from $76 to $4,160, billed at cost with no markup from us.

UCR renews annually. We track your renewal date and remind you before it's due so your registration doesn't lapse.

See the full FAQ →

Often Needed Together

MC Authority

For-hire interstate carriers typically need both.

Form 2290 / HVUT

Annual filing for most trucks over 55,000 lbs.

UCR Registration

Our Fee, Plus the UCR Government Fee

UCR FAQ

Often Needed Together

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