2025 Pre-Registration for Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) is Now Open!
Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Program
If you’re caught without UCR, officials can detain your vehicle and impose fines ranging from $50 to $2000 per day or even jail time. The good news is that pre-registration for UCR is now open, and you can secure your compliance.
What is Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)?
It’s a federally mandated program requiring motor carriers and related businesses involved in interstate commerce, to register and file annually. UCR replaces the Single State Registration System (SSRS), providing a unified system for all participating states.
Businesses that need to comply with UCR include for-hire motor carriers of property or passengers and private motor carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies. Even if you’re based outside the U.S., but your business operates within the country, you must comply with UCR.
Why Should You Pre-Register for UCR?
By doing so, you’ll be entered into a pool automatically registering your business for the 2025 year on October 1, 2024, without worrying about administrative tasks and potential delays.
DOT Compliance Group is an authorized third-party provider that can help you with the process. For a small fee, you can pre-register now.
What are the UCR fees?
The UCR Board establishes the fees based on recommendations from an industry advisory committee. Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) fees for a carrier are determined based on the size of the carrier’s fleet. Specifically, the fees are tiered according to the total number of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) a carrier operates, including both owned and leased vehicles, whether they are used full-time or part-time. The UCR system categorizes carriers into different brackets, and the fee increases with the size of the fleet.
How Do You File Your UCR Annual Report?
You can file online, or DOT Compliance Group can assist you in registering and paying your UCR fees. To remain compliant, you’ll need to file your annual report by December 31 of each year for the upcoming year. Failure to file and pay can result in enforcement actions and fines, so keeping your UCR status up-to-date is crucial.
Using DOT Compliance Group ensures your filing will be completed on time each year. We will send you a reminder email to let you know the filing is coming up and allow you to make any needed changes before your auto-renewal occurs.
Pre-Register with DOT Compliance Group
Pre-registering for UCR with DOT Compliance Group is a smart move that can save you time, money, and hassle. The UCR fees fund essential safety programs, so compliance is a legal obligation and a social responsibility.
Secure your UCR compliance before the last minute. Pre-register now, and let DOT Compliance Group help your business stay on the road.
FAQ
What if I renewed my UCR with DOT Compliance Group last year?
If I Pre-Register for 2025 UCR, when will I be charged the total amount?
Why did the FMCSA increase the UCR fees?
The FMCSA justifies this increase as a necessary recalibration to meet statutory obligations and support state highway safety programs.
