Unified Carrier Registration Plan

The Unified Carrier Registration Act (UCRA) was instated as a replacement for the repealed Single State Registration System (SSRS). The objective of the UCR program is to unify and simplify the registration and monitoring process for all interstate and international motor carriers, brokers, leasing companies, and freight forwarder.

The fee accompanied with this registration process is based on a tiered structure determined by the number of power units within a single fleet. This information is extracted electronically via the Department of Transportation (DOT) Database.

In order to complete the filing process accurately all information listed within the DOT database must reflect the current standing of the applicable transportation company.

Who is required to file UCR?

Interstate Brokers
Leasing Company
Freight Forwarders
Interstate Motor Carriers (For-Hire/Private)*

* Motor Carriers Specifications

carriers that operate commercial motor vehicles that have the capacity to hold 11 passengers or more (driver included)
carriers that operate commercial motor vehicle hauling property with a GVWR of 10,000 lbs or more 
carriers that operate commercial motor vehicles hauling personal property with the intent to lease, rent or sell
Intrastate carriers that collect freight or passengers from US seaports or airports