Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)

Department of Transportation

About

Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) is an agreement among the states set by Congress governing the collection of UCR fees paid by motor carriers, private motor carriers, brokers, freight forwarders and leasing companies. https://www.ucr.gov

Code Citation Iowa Code chapter 327B

Who Applies All interstate motor carriers providing motor vehicle transportation in interstate commerce for compensation and motor private-carriers transporting property by motor vehicle when the carrier is the owner or lessee of the property being transported, as well as brokers, freight forwarders and leasing companies.

When To Apply At the time your U.S. DOT number is issued, and before interstate transportation begins.

Initial Requirements Registering and obtaining authority with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. https://www.ucr.gov

Duration Annual.

Processing Time Immediate.

Fee Structure Fees vary according to the number of vehicles registered.

Renewal Requirements Annually.

Exam Does not pertain.

Additional Information Does not pertain.

Services Provided

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Contact Information
Customer Services Bureau
Address
6310 S.E. Convenience Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50021