Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Program

If you operate a truck or bus in interstate or international commerce there is a new federal law that applies to your business. 

The Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Program requires individuals and companies that operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate or international commerce to register their business with the Michigan Public Service Commission and pay an annual fee based on the size of their fleet. 

A commercial motor vehicle is one that is operated in commerce and has a GVW or GVWR of at least 10,001 pounds or, in the case of a passenger vehicle, is one built to carry more than 10 persons, including the driver.  It also includes a vehicle that transports hazardous materials in a quantity that requires placarding.  It does not include, for this purpose, a vehicle that operates wholly in intrastate commerce.

Note: Beginning in UCR registration year 2010, towed vehicles such as trailers will not be considered commercial motor vehicles for purposes of the UCR fees.

You must register in order to operate in interstate commerce. 

Example:  A motor carrier operating four tractors, eight trailers and nine straight
      trucks has a fleet size of twenty-one commercial motor vehicles and pays $806.00.

To avoid delays it is highly recommended that you register on-line.  Go to www.ucr.in.gov and follow the step by step instructions.  Payments may be made on-line using MasterCard, Visa or e-Check.  

Notices and application forms will be mailed soon.  If you would like to learn more about UCR call (517) 241-6030 or go to www.ucr.in.gov .