UCR fee bracket (2026)
Public Unified Carrier Registration tiers by power units. Pay only at ucr.gov — not a filing service.
When to use this
- → Budgeting annual UCR before renewal season
- → Onboarding a new fleet and estimating federal registration costs
- → Confirming broker UCR at the 0–2 bracket
Operating without required UCR can support enforcement under 49 CFR 392.2 (compliance with federal registration programs). This page is a fee table only — registration status is confirmed on ucr.gov.
| Fleet size | 2026 fee (USD) |
|---|---|
| 0–2 power units | $69 |
| 3–5 power units | $205 |
| 6–20 power units | $410 |
| 21–100 power units | $1,430 |
| 101–1,000 power units | $6,840 |
| 1,001+ power units | $73,346 |
Step-by-step workflow
- Count power units. Use trucks/tractors you operate — match MCS-150 power unit count when possible.
- Find your bracket. Use the table on this page or enter a count in the calculator.
- Confirm entity type. Motor carrier, broker, forwarder, or leasing company — all register, brokers usually at the smallest bracket.
- Pay on ucr.gov. Select your base state portal from the official UCR site.
- Retain proof. Keep the receipt — brokers may ask during onboarding.
- Renew annually. Set a calendar reminder each Q4.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is UCR?
- Unified Carrier Registration is an annual fee program for interstate motor carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies. Fees fund state enforcement.
- Who must register for UCR?
- Generally, entities operating in interstate commerce in the for-hire/regulated space must register annually, even if zero miles were run.
- How much is UCR in 2026?
- Fees scale by fleet size (power units) from $69 for 0–2 units up to $73,346 for 1,001+ units on the public UCR Plan schedule.
- Where do I pay UCR?
- Only through official state UCR portals linked from https://www.ucr.gov — not through third-party upsells.
- Is UCR the same as IRP or IFTA?
- No. UCR is a separate annual registration fee. IRP is apportioned plate fees; IFTA is fuel tax.
- What is 49 CFR 392.2?
- It requires compliance with UCR and other federal registration programs — operating without UCR when required can support enforcement.
- Do brokers pay UCR?
- Yes — brokers register in the lowest bracket (0–2 power units) unless they operate leased equipment counted differently — confirm on ucr.gov.
- When is UCR due?
- Registration year runs January 1 – December 31. Pay before operating each year; many operators renew in Q4 for the upcoming year.