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Used to update a carrier’s registration details with FMCSA every two years or when information changes.
Learn MoreUsed to update a carrier’s registration details with FMCSA every two years or when information changes.
Learn MoreA trust fund agreement used by freight brokers and forwarders as an alternative to the BMC-84 surety bond to satisfy FMCSA requirements.
Learn MoreA medical certificate to assess driver’s physical qualification and eligibility to operate commercial vehicles under FMCSA rules.
Learn MoreA fee collected from motor carriers operating in interstate commerce, based on fleet size &
other factors.
Apportioned registration under the International Registration Plan that gives you one plate and cab card for travel across multiple states and provinces, ensuring compliance and simplified fee payment
Learn MoreFMCSA rules that require commercial drivers to undergo pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable-suspicion testing to ensure they are free of drugs and alcohol while operating.
Learn MoreA combined registration form for carriers of passengers or hazardous materials that updates your USDOT number information and certifies compliance with FMCSA safety regulations.
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3 October, 2025
Your Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) keeps federal trucking authorities up to date with accurate records of motor carriers, freight forwarders, and brokers. Staying compliant with UCR strengthens safety oversight and holds operators accountable. Your registration fees also directly support federal safety programs that protect both truckers and the motoring public. Your UCR status shows whether your operating authority.
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30 September, 2025
UCR registration is a mandatory part of DOT compliance if your trucking business runs across state.
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30 September, 2025
The annual UCR fee is determined by the total number of CMVs. If you run trucks.