UCR Board to Discuss State Sanctions at Open Meeting
Published Date: 6/2/2025
Notice
Summary
The Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Board is holding a public meeting on June 12, 2025, to discuss important updates like possible sanctions for states not following rules and outsourcing state audits. This affects states and carriers involved in UCR, aiming to keep things fair and efficient. The meeting is free to join in person or online, with no direct cost changes announced yet.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 3 mixed.
2027 Registration Fee Recommendation Reviewed
On June 12, 2025, the Board will review the UCR Administrative Fund and provide an update for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The Board will also report on revenues from the 2024 and 2025 registration fees and discuss the 2027 fee recommendation as it currently stands.
Outsourcing of State Audits Discussed
On June 12, 2025, the Board will hold a discussion led by a Board member about outsourcing state auditing by the UCR Board. The agenda item explicitly raises the topic of shifting state audit work to outside parties.
Broker Loading & Records Enforcement Topics
The Industry Advisory Subcommittee will discuss brokers refusing to load motor carriers without recent inspections, brokers refusing to load carriers not required to use ELDs, and enforcement of 49 CFR 371.3 (records required to be kept by motor carriers) during the June 12, 2025 meeting. These are explicit agenda items under industry advisory discussion.
Audit Results and Unregistered Carrier Data Reviewed
DSL Transportation Services, Inc. will discuss audit efforts and results for non-participating and Audit Assistance Program states and will report on data from the FARs program and Tier 5 and 6 unregistered motor carriers at the June 12, 2025 meeting. Seikosoft will also provide an update on the National Registration System.
Board May Consider Sanctions on States
The Board will discuss whether it may impose sanctions on a participating State for failing to meet Board-established requirements related to audit initiatives or Board policies at its June 12, 2025 meeting. The discussion could affect how states implement UCR audits and policies.
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