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Unified Carrier Registration

Also: UCR

The Unified Carrier Registration program collects an annual fee from interstate motor carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies. The fee is set by fleet-size bracket, and states enforce it at roadside and through audits. Registering at the official portal costs exactly the bracket fee.

49 U.S.C. 14504aRegister at ucr.govLast verified 2026-08-03

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