What is UCR Filing?

Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) is a crucial component of federal regulations for trucking companies. It involves states collecting fees from motor carriers based on the number of qualifying commercial motor vehicles in their fleets. Interstate carriers must annually register and pay fees under the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement to operate legally. This process entails filing a UCR application with the state of your company’s headquarters. If your company is based in a non-UCR state, filing with a neighboring state is necessary.

Accurate reporting of vehicle count while filing is paramount, as misreporting can lead to overpayment or trigger reviews for underreporting.

Need assistance with filing? Pacific Trucking Consultancy is here to help streamline your UCR registration.

Who does the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement apply to?

The Unified Carrier Registration Agreement applies to interstate for-hire property and passenger carriers, exempt for-hire carriers, private property carriers, as well as interstate freight forwarders, brokers, and leasing companies. Additionally, carriers from Canada or Mexico operating in the U.S. are also subject to UCR registration.

How are UCR fees determined?

UCR fees are determined annually based on the number of commercial motor vehicles a fleet operates in interstate commerce. These fees are payable to the carrier’s base state. Pacific Trucking Consultancy can assist in accurately determining your vehicle count to ensure you don’t overpay or underpay.

Which states participate in the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement?

Participating states include Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, and many more. For companies operating in non-UCR states, we can help determine the best filing option for your company.

What are the UCR record-keeping requirements?

As a UCR registrant, you’re required to preserve the UCR records used for your annual applications and renewals for at least two years from the due date or filing date, whichever is later. 

Ready to streamline your UCR process? Contact us today!