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UCR Fee Calculator for Owner Operators

See your Unified Carrier Registration fee for 2026 and for 2027, by fleet size, and how much it goes up.

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Count every truck you run in interstate trade, including trucks you lease on.

2026 fee

$46

2027 fee

$55

For-hire motor carrier, 0 to 2 vehicles (B1).

The 2027 fee is $9 more, up 19.6%.

About $55 per vehicle in 2027, against $46 in 2026.

Registration for 2027 opened October 1, 2026 on the UCR Plan's site, and you must register and pay before January 1. The UCR Plan lists these 2027 fees as approved. Confirm your amount at plan.ucr.gov before you pay. Register only through the UCR Plan or your state. Other sites charge extra fees.

All fee brackets

UCR fees for each fleet size, 2026 and 2027
Vehicles you operate20262027Increase
0 to 2 vehicles$46$55$9 (19.6%)
3 to 5 vehicles$138$167$29 (21.0%)
6 to 20 vehicles$276$333$57 (20.7%)
21 to 100 vehicles$963$1,163$200 (20.8%)
101 to 1,000 vehicles$4,592$5,548$956 (20.8%)
1,001 or more vehicles$44,836$54,165$9,329 (20.8%)

6 brackets. Fees for for-hire and private carriers depend only on the number of commercial motor vehicles they operate. Fleet changes during the year are not reflected until the next year.

Source: the Unified Carrier Registration Plan fee brackets, plan.ucr.gov, read October 15, 2026. This is an estimate to plan a budget. It is not a filing, and we do not register carriers for you here. Check the UCR Plan for your final amount and for who must register.

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How much is UCR registration?

UCR registration costs $46 for a carrier with 0 to 2 vehicles in 2026, and $55 in 2027. The fee depends only on how many commercial motor vehicles you operate, in six brackets up to $44,836 in 2026 and $54,165 in 2027. Brokers, leasing companies and freight forwarders with no vehicles pay the smallest fee.

  1. Count the commercial motor vehicles you operate in interstate trade.
  2. Find your bracket in the table: 0-2, 3-5, 6-20, 21-100, 101-1,000 or 1,001 or more.
  3. Read the fee for the year. 2027 fees are about 20 percent higher than 2026.
  4. Register only through the UCR Plan or your state, not a third-party filer that adds fees.
  5. Register again every year. Changes in your vehicle count show up the next year.
UCR fees for carriers, by number of vehicles (UCR Plan)
Vehicles you operate20262027
0 to 2$46$55
3 to 5$138$167
6 to 20$276$333
21 to 100$963$1,163
101 to 1,000$4,592$5,548
1,001 or more$44,836$54,165

Fees are from the Unified Carrier Registration Plan's fee page, read October 15, 2026. Registration for 2027 opened October 1, 2026, and the UCR Plan lists the 2027 fees as approved. Confirm your amount at plan.ucr.gov before you pay. Brokers, leasing companies and freight forwarders that do not operate vehicles pay the smallest bracket.

Last reviewed September 2026. Sources: UCR Plan: fee brackets; UCR Plan: frequently asked questions; Federal Register: fees for the UCR Plan and Agreement (April 2026 proposal).

Frequently Asked Questions - UCR Fee Calculator

How much is UCR for one truck?
The UCR Plan's fee for a carrier that operates 0 to 2 commercial motor vehicles is $46 for 2026 and $55 for 2027. That is the smallest of six fee brackets. The calculator shows your fee for both years and how much it goes up.
What are the UCR fees for 2027?
For carriers, the published 2027 fees are $55 for 0 to 2 vehicles, $167 for 3 to 5, $333 for 6 to 20, $1,163 for 21 to 100, $5,548 for 101 to 1,000 and $54,165 for 1,001 or more. Each is about 20 percent higher than 2026. The UCR Plan lists these 2027 fees as approved, and registration for 2027 opened October 1, 2026. Confirm your amount at plan.ucr.gov before you pay.
Who has to pay UCR fees?
The UCR Plan says motor carriers, motor private carriers, brokers, freight forwarders and leasing companies that are involved in interstate transportation must register and pay. Fees for carriers depend on how many commercial motor vehicles they operate. Brokers, leasing companies and freight forwarders that do not operate vehicles pay the smallest fee.
How is the UCR fee worked out?
For for-hire and private carriers, only by the total number of commercial motor vehicles operated. The UCR Plan also says changes in your vehicle count during the year are not reflected until the following year. It does not depend on how many miles you run.
When can I register for 2027?
The UCR Plan says the 2027 registration portal opens October 1, 2026. You register for each year. Check the UCR Plan and your state for the deadline that applies to you.
Do I pay UCR if I only drive in my own state?
The UCR Plan says its fees depend only on whether a carrier is engaged in interstate commerce to some extent. It is for interstate carriers. Rules for driving only inside one state differ, so check with your state's motor carrier office.
Is UCR the same as IFTA or IRP?
No. UCR is a yearly registration and fee program for carriers in interstate trade. IFTA is a fuel tax agreement filed every quarter, and IRP is apportioned plate registration. Each has its own filing and fee. The Compliance Deadline Tracker and the IFTA Tax Calculator on this site cover the others.
Where should I pay my UCR fee?
Register through the UCR Plan's own site or your state. Some websites that file for you add their own fees on top of the official fee. This calculator shows only the official fee.
Does this tool file my UCR for me?
No. It only estimates the fee so you can plan your budget. You must register with the UCR Plan or your state, and the final amount is set there.

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