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If you operate a truck or bus in interstate or international commerce, the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement (UCR) applies to your business.
The UCR requires ALL (private and for-hire) individuals and companies that operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate or international commerce to apply and register with the State of Minnesota and pay an annual fee based on the size of their fleet not including trailers. The revenues generated are used for the enforcement of motor carrier safety programs.
You must register for the calendar year 2011 by February 1, 2011 in order to be in compliance. Enforcement for the 2011 UCR will begin at 12:01 AM on Tuesday, February 1, 2011.
For purposes of determining fees, a “commercial motor vehicle” is defined as a self-propelled vehicle used on the highways in commerce principally to transport cargo (including equipment used for your business) or passengers, if the vehicle:
- Has a GVWR or GVW of 10,001 pounds or more; or
- Is designed to transport 11 or more passengers, including the driver; or
- Is used in transporting hazardous materials in a quantity requiring placarding.
2011 Fee Bracket:
Bracket |
Number of vehicles |
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| B1 |
0-2 |
$76.00 |
| B2 |
3-5 |
$227.00 |
| B3 |
6-20 |
$452.00 |
| B4 |
21-100 |
$1,576.00 |
| B5 |
101-1000 |
$7,511.00 |
| B6 |
1001 or more |
$73,346.00 |
Notice to all Freight Forwarders, Brokers and Leasing Companies
If you offer services as a freight forwarder, broker or leasing company that are NOT combined with a motor carrier entity and you make arrangements for the transportation of cargo and goods in interstate or international commerce, the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement (UCR) applies to your business. The UCR collects an annual flat fee of $76.00.
- The preferred method and the highly recommended one is that you register with the national UCR on-line system hosted by the Indiana Department of Revenue. Go to www.ucr.in.gov and follow the step by step instructions. Payments may be made on-line using MasterCard, Visa or e-Check.
- You may also complete the enclosed 2011 UCR application and figure your UCR fees for 2011. Your check should be made payable to “Minnesota Commissioner of Transportation” and mail it to the address above. PLEASE show your USDOT number or MC Number on the face of your check. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE RETURNED AND CAUSE DELAYS IN PROCESSING IF IT IS INCOMPLETE OR INCORRECT.
You may also bring your application and check to the Transportation Building, and drop off your application for processing. Counter service is Monday – Friday 8:00 AM through 4:00 PM excluding holidays.
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