The Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Program requires all motor carriers, brokers, freight forwarders and leasing companies who operate in interstate or international commerce to register their business and pay an annual fee based on the size of the fleet.

UCR registration e-mails and postcards for Texas based and Mexican carriers were sent in October 2011. Completed applications were due to our office by Jan. 1, 2012, to ensure processing by the Feb. 1, 2012, enforcement date. If you have not sent your application, you should do so immediately.

UCR Scope

With regard to interstate and international operations, provisions of the UCR affect the following:

Motor carriers
Motor private carriers
Freight forwarders
Brokers
Leasing companies

Companies operating solely as brokers, freight forwarders or leasing companies are required to register and pay a fee of $76.00.

Fee Brackets for Motor Carriers

Fleet Size (Excluding Trailers)	Fee Per Company
0 - 2	$76.00
3 -5	$227.00
6 - 20	$452.00
21 - 100	$1,576.00
101 - 1,000	$7,511.00
More than 1000	$73,346.00

Important Registration Information:

Online Registration

* To avoid delays, it is highly recommended that you register online. If you operated in 2010 and/or 2011 and did not register, you must do so at this time.

The online system is operated by the State of Indiana and there are two convenience fees with each transaction ($3.00 to the State of Indiana and either a $1.00 e-check or on average 2.3% of the total due for credit card transactions).

Credit Card Fee and Charge Information:

Number of Vehicles	Tiered Fee	Other Charges	Total Charge
0 - 2	$76.00	$2.60 + $3.00	$81.60
3 -5	$227.00	$5.62 + $3.00	$235.62
6 - 20	$452.00	$10.12 + $3.00	$465.12
21 - 100	$1,576.00	$32.60 + $3.00	$1,611.60
101 - 1,000	$7,511.00	$151.30 + $3.00	$7,665.30
1,001 - Over	$73,346.00	$1,468.00 + $3.00	$74,817.00

Register by Mail

If your base state is Texas, and you would prefer to register by mail, you must download the UCR application packet and instruction sheet.

* If you operated in 2010 and/or 2011 and did not register, you must complete the appropriate year application and mail it with your 2012 application at this time.

Please note: To ensure the returned receipt of your UCR Registration is in the mail by the February 1, 2012 enforcement date, you must submit your applications and payment to us by January 1, 2012.

Please read the instructions completely and forward your payment and completed application to:

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
Motor Carrier Division
P.O. Box 12984
Austin, TX. 78711-2984

Payments by mail must be made by check or money order:

Make checks payable to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
Please place your USDOT number on the front of your check.

If paying by credit card, you must fax your completed application to (512) 465-3521.

For further information, or if you would like to learn more about UCR call 1 (888) 368-4689. Please continue to visit this site for more information.

Note: The Texas Department of Public Safety is scheduled to begin enforcement on February 1,2012.