UCR 2018 Registration Delayed Until Further Notice; Fees Likely to Drop
October 27, 2017
TO: All Carriers Subject to Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Act
FR: UCR Board of Directors
RE: UCR 2018 Registration Delayed Until Further Notice; Fees Likely to Drop
While we believe a new rule setting final fees is imminent, the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Board of Directors is delaying until further notice the start of the 2018 registration period while the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) completes the rulemaking process for 2018 fees.
Due to this unanticipated further delay, UCR is recommending to all states that the
enforcement period for 2018 compliance not begin until 90 days after the final rulemaking is
published.
The fee levels being proposed are based on a recommendation submitted by UCR to the FMCSA in March 2017 to reduce fees for carriers at all levels by 9% in 2018.
Until further notice, please do not submit any carrier fees or forms for the 2018 registration
year (online or paper forms). If received prior to the final rulemaking, your fees and forms will
be returned.
Carriers should expect a further notice soon. We will continue to keep you updated as we
become aware of relevant fee and registration information.