Step-by-Step Guide to UCR Registration

Step 1 — Confirm Whether You Are Required to Register You must register under UCR if you operate: A commercial motor vehicle across state lines A vehicle that requires USDOT registration Or if you are a broker, freight forwarder, or leasing company involved in interstate commerce You do not count trailers toward your fleet size.

Step 2 — Determine the Number of Vehicles to Report For carriers, UCR fees are based on the number of power units (not trailers). You may use: Current fleet count, or The number of vehicles reported in your last MCS-150 update Brokers and leasing companies pay the lowest bracket.

Step 3 — Gather the Required Information Before starting the registration, have the following ready: USDOT number Company legal name and DBA name Employer Identification Number (EIN) or SSN Principal place of business address Number of commercial motor vehicles required to be counted A valid payment method (bank account, credit card, etc.)

Step 4 — Go to the  UCR Registration Website Use only the website below for registration:

https://www.truckingtax.online/

Step 5 — Begin Registration Enter your USDOT number Verify your company information Select the registration year Confirm the number of vehicles to be used for the fee bracket

Step 6 — Review and Certify Your Information You’ll be asked to certify that: Your vehicle count is accurate Your company information is correct You meet the requirements to register under UCR Make corrections if anything is outdated.

Step 7 — Submit Payment Payment methods typically include: Credit/debit card After submission: A confirmation page will appear You can download or print your receipt for records

Step 8 — Keep Proof for Your Records Although UCR does not require carrying a physical document in the vehicle, you should keep: UCR receipt Registration confirmation email Company filing records Enforcement checks UCR compliance electronically.

Step 9 — Confirm Compliance After Registration Within a few minutes to a few hours: Your UCR status will show as “Active” in national databases You can verify at FMCSA’s SAFER website

Step 10 — Repeat the Process Annually UCR must be renewed every year, regardless of changes in fleet size, unless your business stops interstate operations and you deactivate your USDOT authority. Optional: Retroactive Registration (If You Missed a Year) If you discover you missed a previous registration year, you can: Register for the past year(s) Pay outstanding fees Avoid enforcement penalties during roadside inspections