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Fees for the Unified Carrier Registration Plan and Agreement
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced an increase in the annual fees for the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Plan. This change affects motor carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies that participate in the UCR program. Starting in 2027, fees will rise by an average of 20%, with increases varying from $9 to $9,329 depending on the type of business. However, these new fees will still be lower than those charged from 2019 to 2022. Agents should prepare their clients for these upcoming fee changes and ensure they budget accordingly for the 2027 registration year.
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FMCSA amends the regulations governing the annual Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Plan and Agreement registration fees that participating States collect from motor carriers, motor private carriers of property, brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies. On September 18, 2025, the UCR Board recommended a fee increase for the 2027 registration year and subsequent registration years. This recommended increase averages 20 percent over the fee structure adopted for 2025 and retained for 2026, with varying increases ranging between $9 and $9,329 per entity, depending on the applicable fee bracket. Although the fees for registration year 2027 are increased, they are less than those in effect during registration years 2019 through 2022. FMCSA adopts the recommended fee increase.