UCR fee brackets for 2027: $55 to $54,165 by fleet size
Six brackets decide what a 2027 Unified Carrier Registration costs. This page has every bracket next to its 2026 amount, the dollar increase, and the flat fee brokers and leasing companies pay.
The 2027 bracket ladder
Each bar is the 2027 carrier fee, scaled against the largest bracket. The jump between brackets is steep - crossing 1,000 vehicles changes the bill by an order of magnitude.
Every bracket, both years
Fees effective October 1, 2026 for registration year 2027. Carrier and freight forwarder amounts are shown; the flat broker and leasing company fee sits below the table.
| Bracket | Vehicles owned and/or operated | 2027 carrier fee | 2026 fee | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1 | 0-2 vehicles | $55 | $46 | +$9 (19.6%) |
| B2 | 3-5 vehicles | $167 | $138 | +$29 (21.0%) |
| B3 | 6-20 vehicles | $333 | $276 | +$57 (20.7%) |
| B4 | 21-100 vehicles | $1,163 | $963 | +$200 (20.8%) |
| B5 | 101-1,000 vehicles | $5,548 | $4,592 | +$956 (20.8%) |
| B6 | 1,001+ vehicles | $54,165 | $44,836 | +$9,329 (20.8%) |
Broker / leasing company: flat $55
For 2027 a broker or leasing company pays $55 (it was $46 for 2026) no matter how many vehicles sit behind the business. The official fee table lists the broker fee only in the B1 row and leaves the larger brackets blank for exactly that reason.
What counts toward your vehicle count
Brackets are set by the number of commercial motor vehicles your company owns and/or operates - the whole fleet, not a single terminal or state. Pick the bracket that matches the total, then pay one fee for the entity.
Why the 2027 fees went up about 20%
The UCR Plan adjusts fees through a federal rulemaking process. For registration year 2027, the published adjustment raised every bracket by about 19.6% to 21.0% (roughly 20%) - from +$9 more in the smallest bracket to +$9,329 more in the largest. The new amounts took effect October 1, 2026 and apply to all 2027 registrations.
What that means in practice: a one- or two-truck operation pays $55 instead of $46; a mid-size fleet of 21-100 vehicles pays $1,163 instead of $963; and the largest carriers with 1,001 or more vehicles pay $54,165 instead of $44,836. The percentages hold steady across the ladder - it is the dollar delta that fans out.
Buying or selling trucks before year end? The bracket is based on vehicles owned and/or operated at registration. If your fleet size changes brackets, the fee you calculate today can move - the calculator on the home page takes seconds to rerun.
Fee bracket FAQ
Which bracket do I fall in with exactly 20 vehicles?
The B3 bracket (6-20 vehicles) - $333 for 2027. The next vehicle, number 21, moves you into B4 at $1,163.
Does the fee change during the registration year?
No. 2027 amounts are set for the whole registration year: $55 through $54,165 depending on fleet size, flat $55 for brokers and leasing companies.
Is the fee prorated if I register late in the year?
No. The 2027 fee is the same amount whenever you register. The only thing you gain by registering early is staying ahead of the January 1, 2027 deadline and possible enforcement.
Do leased vehicles count toward my bracket?
Brackets are based on commercial motor vehicles owned and/or operated by the entity, so vehicles you operate generally count toward the total. The official determination tool is at plan.ucr.gov.
Sources: UCR Plan fee brackets (2027 and 2026 fee amounts, effective October 1, 2026) and Federal Register document 2026-17893 (the fee adjustment for registration year 2027). Fee data verified November 9, 2026. Figures current as of November 9, 2026.