UCR Fees for 2027: What Truckers Need to Know
The Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) fee goes up about 20 percent for the 2027 registration year. The new fees took effect October 1, 2026, and the 2027 registration period opened the same day. If you run interstate, you pay UCR every year, so now is a good time to plan for it.
The 2027 fees
The fee depends on how many commercial motor vehicles you operate.
- 0 to 2 vehicles: $55
- 3 to 5 vehicles: $167
- 6 to 20 vehicles: $333
- 21 to 100 vehicles: $1,163
- 101 to 1,000 vehicles: $5,548
- 1,001 or more: $54,165
Brokers and leasing companies pay the lowest bracket fee. FMCSA said the 2027 fees, even after the increase, are still below those charged for the 2019 through 2022 registration years. By its figures the change adds anywhere from $9 to $9,329 per entity.
Who has to register
UCR applies to motor carriers, motor private carriers of property, brokers, freight forwarders and leasing companies. It is separate from your USDOT number and operating authority. It does not create or renew either one. The official UCR site has a short "Do I need to register?" tool if you are not sure.
Watch for look-alike sites
Every year, right after the fees change, look-alike websites and emails appear that charge a large "service fee" on top of the government fee. Compare any price you are quoted against the bracket fees above. We covered how to spot these in scam emails and calls aimed at truckers.
Budget for it
UCR is one of several yearly costs, along with IRP plates, insurance, the heavy vehicle use tax and permits. Put each on a calendar so none surprises your cash flow. For the full list when you start out, see how do I start a trucking business?
Want it handled for you?
Trip Sheet Central can take care of your UCR registration. Email support@tripsheetcentral.com with your USDOT number and the number of vehicles you operate, and we will take it from there.