Feds Chat Trucker Fees in Virtual Sunshine Meeting
Published Date: 2/12/2026
Notice
Summary
The Unified Carrier Registration Plan is holding a public meeting on February 19, 2026, to discuss updates on registration fees, review past meeting notes, and share financial audit results. This affects carriers who register under the plan, with potential changes to 2027 fees that could impact their costs. The meeting is open to anyone interested and will be held online for easy access.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Possible 2027 Registration Fee Changes
On February 19, 2026 the UCR Finance Subcommittee will provide an update on the 2027 registration fee recommendation. If the recommendation leads to a change, carriers who register under the plan could see their 2027 registration costs change.
Possible Change to Excess Funds Distribution
The Subcommittee will discuss the methodology for distributing excess funds from the Depository to states that have not yet met their annual revenue caps and may recommend changes to that methodology. Any change could alter how much funding those under-capped states receive.
Public, Online Meeting Access
The meeting on February 19, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time will be open to the public and accessible by phone (1-929-205-6099 or 1-669-900-6833) and via Zoom using the provided registration link. Anyone interested may listen and participate online.
Review of 2024–2025 Revenues and 2024 Audit
The Subcommittee will review revenues from the 2024 and 2025 registration fees and provide an update on the UCR's 2024 external financial audit during the February 19, 2026 meeting. These reviews provide transparency that may inform future fee recommendations.
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