The Deadline to File UCR for 2023 is Approaching Fast!
Are you required to file UCR? The last day to file UCR is December 31st, 2023. It is important not to miss this deadline. If you are required, it is important to file UCR if you want to continue to operate your vehicle on public interstates.
What is Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)?
The Unified Carrier Registration Act (UCR) has become the primary method for registering commercial vehicles that travel on interstates. If your company is required to file UCR, it is important that you register and pay the fee every year based on the size of your fleet. In order to legally operate your vehicle on public interstates in 2023, the UCR must be completed and paid by December 31st, 2022.
Not all states participate in UCR. Below is a list of states that do not participate in UCR:
- Arizona
- Florida
- Hawaii
- Maryland
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- Oregon
- Vermont
- Wyoming
Who Has to File UCR?
You are required to file UCR if your vehicle(s) meet the requirements below:
- Has a gross or combined weight of 10,001 lbs or more
- Transports 8 or more passengers for compensation
- Transports 15 or more passengers that are not for compensation
- Transports hazardous materials
How can you Register for UCR?
To be able to register for the UCR, having your USDOT number on hand makes the process fast and easy. Any vehicle that transports cargo or passengers and meets any of the previously mentioned requirements must have a USDOT number. If you need a USDOT number contact the FMCSA for details.
What are the UCR Fees for 2023?
This year UCR fees have decreased by 31%. See the chart below for a breakdown of the fees based on fleet size.
| Fleet Size | Fee |
| 0-2 | $41 |
| 3-5 | $121 |
| 6-20 | $242 |
| 21-100 | $844 |
| 101-1,000 | $4,024 |
| 1,0001 and above | $39,289 |
How do you File UCR?
TruckLogics has a sister company, TSNAmerica, that can file your UCR over the phone. The entire filing process only takes a few minutes. What are you waiting for? Click the button below to file UCR over the phone today! Once you complete this filing process and pay the fee, you’re all set for the 2022 period!
