Compliance
UCR registration for 2027
Updated
Registration and payment for 2027 are due by December 31, 2026. A carrier with up to two power units pays $55, up from $46 for 2026. The 2027 registration opened October 1, 2026.
At a glance
- 2027 registration opened
- October 1, 2026
- 2027 due
- December 31, 2026
- Up to two power units
- $55
- Three to five power units
- $167
- Fees set by
- 2027 UCR final rule, 91 FR 56063
Brokers and leasing companies pay the first-bracket fee no matter how many trucks. Count power units. Trailers don't count.
Who has to register
Any carrier that runs across state lines or internationally registers, whether it's for-hire, hauls exempt freight or is a private carrier moving its own goods. Brokers, freight forwarders and leasing companies register too.
A carrier that runs only inside one state falls outside UCR.
How to count your trucks
Only power units go in the count, so leave your trailers out.
The number can come from your latest FMCSA registration or from the power units you ran between July 1 and June 30 before the registration year. New carriers go by their registration report.
You can leave out trucks that carry property only inside one state. Intrastate passenger vehicles and IRP-plated trucks have to be counted. Vehicles never operated in the U.S. are left out.
While FMCSA's MCS-150 enforcement is paused, the UCR registration site asks you to declare the power units you run in interstate commerce. Keep the fleet records behind whatever number you report.
Check your record before you count. See what your FMCSA record says today in the status check, since the UCR site asks for the power units you run across state lines. Check your status
Fees by fleet size
Each company pays one fee a year. The bracket your fleet falls in sets the amount.
| Power units | 2027 fee | 2026 fee |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 2 | $55 | $46 |
| 3 to 5 | $167 | $138 |
| 6 to 20 | $333 | $276 |
| 21 to 100 | $1,163 | $963 |
| 101 to 1,000 | $5,548 | $4,592 |
| 1,001 and up | $54,165 | $44,836 |
However many trucks they have, brokers and leasing companies pay the first-bracket fee, which is $55 for 2027.
The 2027 amounts are set by the UCR final rule. It was published September 1, 2026 and took effect October 1, 2026.
The deadline and late registration
You have to register and pay for 2027 by December 31, 2026. After January 1, states enforce UCR with their own penalties, so what a late registration costs depends on the state where you're checked.
Register before the deadline and keep the receipt.
How to register for the official fee
The place to register is ucr.gov, the UCR Plan's National Registration System, which you can also reach from plan.ucr.gov.
Private services can register you for a charge on top of the UCR fee. The UCR Plan's agreement with these services requires them to say plainly that they're private, that they charge extra and that using them is optional.
The agreement also bars them from claiming to be part of the government. If a site or letter skips that disclosure, go to ucr.gov yourself.
Ready for Loads isn't affiliated with the UCR Plan, FMCSA or any filing service.
Get your dates in one place. Enter your DOT number and the status check shows the UCR deadline next to your MCS-150 month and insurance filing. Check your status
Frequently asked questions
Is ucr.gov the official site?
Yes. It's the UCR Plan's National Registration System. Paid services charge extra to file the same registration.
Do I need UCR with a brand-new authority?
Yes, if you run across state lines. A new carrier counts its power units from its registration report.
Do trailers count for UCR?
No. Count power units only.
What does a broker with no trucks pay for UCR?
Brokers pay the first-bracket fee, which is $55 for 2027.
What happens if I register after December 31?
States can enforce UCR from January 1 under their own penalties. Register by December 31 to stay clear of that.