The Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) is a state revenue-sharing program and interstate compact established by federal law in 2005 that requires all operators of commercial vehicles who are involved in interstate and international travel to register and pay annual fees. Fees collected through the UCR program are used to fund the enforcement of safety and compliance programs throughout the country.
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 annual UCR registration taxes based on the total number of vehicles in their fleet. The UCR registration fees are a major source of revenue supporting safety programs and USDOT officer training.
Companies who make arrangements for the shipment of goods, such as brokers, freight forwarders and leasing companies, are subject to UCR payments—as is any company with a federal MC number.
Most interstate carriers are required to register and pay fees annually under the unified Carrier Registration(UCR) Agreement before operating. This is done by filing a UCR application with the state your company is based. If your company is based in a non-UCR state, you’ll need to file with a neighbouring state.