UCR

What is the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)?

The UCR replaces the single state registration system. All motor carriers and other businesses involved in interstate commerce including brokers, freight forwarders and leasing companies must submit annual fees depending on fleet size. This is done in order to supplement funding for state highway motor carrier registration and safety programs. The registration should be in the participating state.

All carriers such as private, for-hire or exempt carriers must register.

Those who register must pay fees through the so called “Base State”. The base state may operate on behalf of participating states. Some states do not participate in this program. If your base state is not participating, then you must pay for the UCR in the neighboring state which is also participating. The following states are not involved: Arizona, Florida, Nevada, New Jersey, Oregon, Hawaii, Maryland, Vermont, Wyoming, and D.C

What we can do?

DOT Filing handles all registrations. We will assist in your UCR compliance. Our experience in the trucking industry cannot be compared. We work so that you don’t have to. We can also help operate Intrastate, Interstate and even across borders. Our staff will gladly process all paperwork.DOT Filing is the registration service you are looking for. We help assist trucking companies, brokers, motor carriers and other businesses that use commercial vehicles. We will help with all the functions of your registration needs.

UCR Renewal and Penalties

If your UCR is unpaid, it can ruin your business. Penalties can be as severe as the detention of vehicles. The severity of these penalties could result in fees that distract your business. Some states have a fine of $100 to $5000 for a first-time offense. It is imperative that you renew your UCR.

If you need assistance with setting up your initial registration, or have questions about renewing your registration, our team of professionals will provide efficient, accurate and timely management of your filings and registrations.

UCR Enforcement Penalties by State


AL	$100 first offense, $500 subsequent offense. No Out-of-Service.
AR	$100-500 first offense, $100-1000 subsequent offenses.
AZ
CA	State base fine of $300-$1,000, plus specific fees that vary by county.
CO	$1100 first offense, $2200 second offense, $3300 subsequent. No Out-of-Service.
CT	$170 fine.
FL
GA	None presently
HI
ID	Misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding six (6) months, or by a fine not exceeding $1,000, or both. A citation would require a bond to be posted, the amount to be determined by a magistrate judge, but probably around $300.
IL	$300 first offense, $500 second offense.
IN	$150 first offense, $1000 subsequent offense.
IA	$250 fine.
KS	Civil fines discovered at roadside $300, Civil fines through a compliance audit are $100-1000 first offense, $100-5000 subsequent offense.
KY	Range of $25 to $250.
LA	$250 fine.
ME	A traffic infraction for which a fine of not less than $250 for the first offense and not less than $500 for a 2nd or subsequent offense may be adjudged.
MA	$100 first offense, $200 subsequent offense.
MD
MI	Up to $500 for hire carriers.
MN	$100 fine, plus $78 in court costs.
MS	Misdemeanor; $100 to $500 plus court cost and assessment fees that vary by county.
MO	Varies with the county; with an audit, state can impose a general fine up to $2000 per day.
MT	Only a warning at this point.
NE	Class IV misdemeanor with a minimum fine of $100. If evidence of multiple ongoing violations, law enforcement would seek a greater fine.
NH	$100 plus penalty assessment for a first offense and $500 plus penalty assessment for a subsequent offense in a 12-month period.
NM	$50 penalty assessment misdemeanor. With formal proceeding, up to $10000 per day.
NJ
NY	With formal proceeding, up to $5000.
NC	$1,000 penalty for each offense charged in violation of the Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Article
ND	None presently but can hold IRP and IFTA renewals for UCR nonpayment.
NV
OH	Operating a motor vehicle in violation of UCR registration requirements -$500 per occurrence; any entity that fails to register and pay fees as required - $1,000; any entity that provides false, or misleading information on application - $5,000.
Ok	$300 first offense, $400 second, $500 subsequent.
OR
PA	None presently.
RI	$300.
SC	$232.50.
SD	$154 fine.
TN	State base fine of $50, plus court costs that are county specific.
TX	Class C Misdemeanor, which is punishable by a fine of $1 to $500 plus court costs. The fine amount is set by the assigned judge noted on the citation.
UT	CVSA Inspections first time.
VA	Class IV misdemeanor, $250 fine.
VT
WA	$124.
WV	$100-1000.
WI	$750.
WY

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