Truckers Brace for 20% Fee Hike in Carrier Registration Plan
Published Date: 4/7/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
Starting in 2027, motor carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies will see their Unified Carrier Registration fees go up by about 20% on average. The fees stay the same for 2026 but will increase next year, though they’ll still be lower than fees from 2019 to 2022. If you’re in the business, get ready to budget for these changes and send your feedback by May 7, 2026!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Very Large Fleets Face Big Fee Jump
If your operation owns or operates 1,001 or more commercial motor vehicles, the UCR fee would rise from $44,836 to $54,165 for registration year 2027, an increase of $9,329 per entity. This change is part of the UCR Plan's proposal to close a projected $21.79 million shortfall and reach $118 million in required revenue.
UCR Fees Rise ~20% Starting 2027
If you are a motor carrier, motor private carrier of property, broker, freight forwarder, or leasing company, the Unified Carrier Registration fees increase on average by 20% for the 2027 registration year and subsequent years. Fees remain the same for 2026, and the proposed increase ranges from $9 to $9,329 per entity depending on fleet size (for example, $46 → $55 for 0-2 CMVs and $4,592 → $5,548 for 101-1,000 CMVs).
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