Unified Carrier Registration, or UCR, is an annual registration requirement for many interstate motor carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies. Carrier Compliance HQ helps carriers understand whether UCR applies, determine the correct fleet-size tier, and complete the registration process.
UCR fees are based on the number of commercial motor vehicles operated by the business. We help organize the information needed for registration and keep future renewal reminders visible in your compliance dashboard.
UCR Registration Steps
Typical steps; requirements vary by operation.
UCR stands for Unified Carrier Registration. It is a federally mandated, state-administered registration program for certain businesses involved in interstate commerce.
Motor carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies may be required to register annually under UCR, depending on their operations.
Carriers operating commercial motor vehicles across state lines.
Businesses arranging transportation of freight by motor carriers.
Businesses arranging and taking responsibility for shipments.
Companies leasing commercial motor vehicles used in interstate commerce.
Some businesses may not need UCR depending on operation type, vehicle use, and whether they operate in interstate commerce. Carrier Compliance HQ reviews the information provided to help identify the appropriate filing path.
UCR fees are based on fleet size. The number of commercial motor vehicles operated by the business determines the registration fee tier for the filing year.
| Fleet size (commercial motor vehicles) | Government UCR fee |
|---|---|
| 0–2 vehicles | $46 |
| 3–5 vehicles | $138 |
| 6–20 vehicles | $276 |
| 21–100 vehicles | $963 |
| 101–1,000 vehicles | $4,592 |
| 1,001+ vehicles | $44,836 |
Carrier Compliance HQ service fee: $99 per registration — separate from the government UCR fee shown above.
Government UCR fees are set annually by the UCR Plan and may change by registration year and fleet size. Amounts shown reflect the current registration year (verified May 29, 2026). We confirm the current fee for your fleet size before checkout. You may also register directly through the official UCR system.
Collect legal business name, USDOT number, entity details, and contact information.
Identify the number of commercial motor vehicles used to determine the correct UCR fee tier.
See the Carrier Compliance HQ service fee and the applicable government UCR fee before checkout.
Carrier Compliance HQ prepares and completes the UCR registration based on the information provided.
Future renewal reminders can be tracked through your compliance dashboard.
Help identifying the correct UCR fee tier for your number of vehicles.
Support for new registrations and yearly renewals.
Clear separation between government UCR fees and CCHQ service fees.
Renewal visibility in your dashboard after the registration is complete.
Keep UCR status and filing details connected to your carrier profile.
Designed for owner-operators and small fleets without internal compliance teams.
Carrier Compliance HQ is a private compliance support company. UCR registration may be completed directly through official registration systems. Government UCR fees are separate from Carrier Compliance HQ service fees and may vary by filing year and fleet size.
Our service fees support guided intake, filing preparation, dashboard access, renewal reminders, compliance monitoring, and related support.
We believe carriers should understand what they are paying for before checkout. We are not affiliated with the FMCSA, USDOT, the UCR Plan, or any government agency.
Active Compliance Dashboard members receive access to discounted filing services and compliance management tools.
Start your UCR registration with guided support, transparent fees, and dashboard visibility for future renewal reminders.
Available to motor carriers across the U.S. UCR registration may also be completed directly through the official UCR system. We do not guarantee registration outcomes or processing times.