Effective January 1, roadside enforcement personnel began checking for compliance with the federal Unified Carrier Registration, or UCR. UCR applies to all motor carriers involved in interstate commerce, along with other businesses such as freight brokers.
UCR is a fee established in 2005 to provide supplemental funding for state highway motor carrier registration and safety programs. Failure to register and pay UCR fees can subject you to fines ranging from $100 to $5,000 for first time offenders, depending upon your base state.
The fee is based on the size of the fleet you operate as shown in your USDOT profile. If you’re not sure how many power units are showing in your profile, go to https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/CompanySnapshot.aspx. To pay your 2022 UCR, go to www.ucr.gov and follow the prompts.
In March, ICSA’s executive director Shawn Nelson was privileged to attend the annual conference for the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). Truckload 2026 was packed with information that ICSA is committed to bringing back to its members.
Safety is a priority not just because it prevents accidents; it also helps make a carrier profitable. Every smart decision behind the wheel can save lives and reduces costs.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a Final Rule, effective March 16, 2026, on non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses – CDLs held by foreign-domiciled truck drivers operating in the U.S.