The Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) program is a compliance requirement for trucking companies operating in the United States. However, navigating the UCR renewal process can be challenging, and mistakes can lead to fines, delays, and operational disruptions.
Understanding and avoiding common UCR renewal mistakes can save your business time and money. Based on our team’s experience in the trucking industry, we’ve compiled a list of the top 4 UCR renewal errors
- Missing the Renewal Deadline
The UCR renewal deadline is every year from October 1st to December 31st. Even though the renewal period lasts for almost 3 months, many carriers do miss the deadline and even up facing additional fees.
- Incorrectly Reporting Fleet Size
Accurately reporting your fleet size is a major component for UCR compliance. Incorrectly reporting the number of vehicles in your fleet can lead to incorrect fee calculations and potential fines.
- Providing Inaccurate Company Information
Inaccurate or outdated company information, such as a company address, contact details, or business structure, can cause issues during the UCR renewal process.
- Failing To Pay The Right UCR Fee Amount
UCR requirements and fee structures can change from year to year. Not staying informed about these changes can lead to mistakes in your renewal application.
Consequences Of UCR Noncompliance
Unlike Clearinghouse compliance, law enforcement doesn’t actively check for UCR renewals. However, if you stop at a weigh station with outdated or inaccurate UCRs, you won’t be able to proceed until it's updated. Depending on the severity of your noncompliance, you could also face hefty fines.