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The Unified Carrier Registration Plan

The Unified Carrier Registration Plan or UCR is a new interstate agreement governing the collection and distribution of registration fees and financial responsibility information that will replace the old Single State Registration System. Currently 34 states will participate.

To apply for your UCR credentials online click here.

Print application and mail click here

The plan will begin implementation September 10, 2007 with enforcement beginning November 15, 2007 at the latest. All UCR credentials must be renewed on an annual basis.

Unlike the old ssrs system, all entities conducting interstate operations must register. This includes brokers, freight forwarders, private motor carriers, for hire motor carriers (including authorized for hire and exempt carriers) carriers of passengers and leasing companies. Anyone holding separate MC numbers such as a broker and motor carrier must register each entity separately.

Also unlike the old ssrs system, trailers will be included in the calculation of fees. When completing the application, trailers & power units will be added together to determine fees due based on the total number of units.

Credentials will consist of a receipt, which, while not mandatory, should be photocopied and placed in each truck until it is clear that the new electronic registration plan is up and running.

To apply for your UCR credentials online click here.