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The deadline for United Carrier Registration (UCR) is May 15, 2008. The UCR
registration packets were mailed out to motor carriers in Texas and Mexico on
April 18, 2008.
The UCR Program requires all individuals and companies that operate
commercial motor vehicles in interstate or international commerce to register
their business and pay an annual fee based on the size of
the fleet.
UCR Scope
With regard to interstate and intrastate operations, provisions of the UCR
affect the following:
- Motor carriers
- Motor private carriers
- Freight forwarders
- Brokers
- Leasing companies
Commercial Motor Vehicle
A “commercial motor vehicle” is defined
as a self-propelled or towed vehicle used on
the highways in commerce principally to
transport passengers or cargo, if the
vehicle:
- has a gross vehicle weight of 10,001 pounds or more;
- is designed to transport 11 or more passengers (including the driver);
or
- is used in transporting hazardous materials in a quantity requiring
placarding.
Companies operating solely as brokers,
freight forwarders or leasing companies are
required to register and pay a fee of
$39.00.
Fee Brackets for Motor Carriers
Fleet Size
(Including Trailers) |
Fee Per Company |
|
0 - 2 |
$39.00 |
|
3 -5 |
$116.00 |
|
6 - 20 |
$231.00 |
|
21 - 100 |
$806.00 |
|
101 - 1,000 |
$3,840.00 |
|
More than 1000 |
$37,500.00 |
Example: A motor carrier operating 8 tractors, 12 trailers and 16 straight trucks
has a fleet size of 36 commercial motor vehicles and pays $806.00.
Important Registration Information Registration by Mail
The deadline for UCR registration is May 15, 2008.
For registration information, please read our Important Notice:
Online Registration
To avoid delays, it is highly recommended that you
register online.
The online system is operated by the State of Indiana and there are two
convenience fees with each transaction ($3.00 to the State of Indiana and either
a $1.00 e-check or 2.5% of the total due for credit card transactions).
Register by Mail If your base state is Texas, and you would prefer to register by mail,
you must download the
UCR
application packet [pdf, 5 pages, 60 kb]. Please read the instructions completely and
forward your payment and completed application to:
Texas Department of Transportation
Motor Carrier Division
P.O. Box 12984
Austin, TX. 78711-2984
Payments by mail must be made by check or money order:
- Make checks payable
to the “Texas Department of Transportation.”
- Please place your USDOT# on the
front of your check.
For further information, or if you would like to learn
more about UCR call 1 (800) 299-1700, select 2,1,2. Please continue to visit
this site for more information about the upcoming 2008 UCR Registration
Renewal. Note: The Department of Public Safety enforcement will
begin July 1, 2008. |
