Unified Carrier Registration Agreement
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL INTERSTATE MOTOR CARRIERS
If you operate a truck or bus in interstate or international commerce, the registration requirements of the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement (UCR) applies to your business.
The Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) requires individuals and companies that operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate or international commerce to register their Maine based business with Maine and pay an annual fee based on the size of their fleet. Motor private carriers of passengers only are not required to register and pay fees under the UCR. The revenues generated will be used for commercial vehicle safety programs and initiatives.
You must register for the calendar year 2012 by February 1, 2012, in order to be in compliance.
For purposes of determining the number of fleet vehicles, a "Commercial Motor Vehicle" is defined as a self-propelled vehicle used on the highways in commerce principally to transport passengers or cargo, if the vehicle:
- has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight of at least 10,001 pounds, whichever is greater;
- is designed to transport more than 10 passengers (including the driver); or
- is used in transporting hazardous materials in a quantity requiring placarding.
Changes in the law for the year 2010 have excluded trailer counts in determining fees under this program.
THE FEE BRACKETS FOR MOTOR CARRIERS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Fleet Size
(self-propelled units only) |
|
Fee Per Company |
From |
To |
|
|
0 |
2 |
........................................................................ |
$76 |
3 |
5 |
........................................................................ |
$227 |
6 |
20 |
........................................................................ |
$452 |
21 |
100 |
........................................................................ |
$1,576 |
101 |
1,000 |
........................................................................ |
$7,511 |
1,001 |
or more |
........................................................................ |
$73,346 |
Example: A motor carrier operating four truck tractors and nine straight trucks has a fleet size of thirteen commercial motor vehicles and pays $452.
You must submit a UCR application and the required payment to register. To avoid delays it is highly recommended that you register online. Payments may be made using MasterCard, Visa or e-check.
Applications and payments sent by mail should be addressed to:
Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Motor Carrier Services - UCR
29 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0029
Payment can be made in the form of Cash, Credit Card (MasterCard or Visa), Check, or Money Order. (Discover & American Express is not accepted). Please make checks payable to Maine Secretary of State and include your USDOT, MC, or FF Number on the remarks line of the check. We will also accept ComChek and T-Chek. You may reach ComChek at 1-800-741-2777 extension 4029.
PLEASE NOTE: If you engaged in interstate operations in 2010 and 2011 and did not register in the UCR, it is advisable that you pay both your 2010 and 2011 UCR fees, along with your 2012 fees, to avoid possible enforcement action.
Unified Carrier Registration Agreement
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL FREIGHT FORWARDERS, BROKERS, AND LEASING COMPANIES
If you offer services as a freight forwarder, broker, or leasing company and you make arrangements for the transportation of cargo and goods in interstate or international commerce, the registration requirements of the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement (UCR) apply to your business.
The UCR requires individuals and companies that provide freight forwarding, brokering, or leasing of motor vehicles to a motor carrier, motor private carrier or freight forwarder in connection with the transportation of property in interstate or international commerce to register their Maine based business with Maine and pay an annual fee of $76. The revenues generated will be used for motor carrier safety programs and enforcement.
You must register for the calendar year 2012 by February 1, 2012, in order to be in compliance.
To avoid delays it is highly recommended that you register online. Payments may be made using MasterCard, Visa or e-check.
Applications and payments sent by mail should be addressed to:
Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Motor Carrier Services - UCR
29 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0029
Payment may be in the form of a money order or check payable to Maine Secretary of State. Please include your USDOT Number on the remarks line of the check. Credit card payments, other than those made using Visa or MasterCard, will be processed through the VitalChek Network. This third party vendor charges an incremental processing fee based on the amount due. Please call (207) 624-9000 ext. 52131 for the applicable fee or if have questions or need help processing your UCR application.
PLEASE NOTE: If you provided services in 2010 and 2011 and did not register in the UCR, it is advisable that you pay both your 2010 and 2011 UCR fees, along with your 2012 fees, to avoid possible enforcement action.
UCR Forms
UCR Information Sheet (.doc)
UCR Information Sheet (.pdf)
Application Instructions 2010 (.doc)
Application Instructions 2010 (.pdf)
Application Instructions 2011 (.doc)
Application Instructions 2011 (.pdf)
Application Instructions 2012 (.doc)
Application Instructions 2012 (.pdf)
Instructions UCR-1 2012 (.pdf)
Instructions UCR-2 2012 (.pdf)
2010 Application (.doc)
2010 Application (.pdf)
2011 Application (.doc)
2011 Application (.pdf)
2012 Application (.doc)
2012 Application (.pdf)
2012 UCR 1 Form (.pdf)
2012 UCR-2 Form (.pdf)
UCR State Contact List (.doc)
UCR State Contact List (.pdf)
For definitions and the entire rule, please refer to Chapter 171.
For additional UCR information, please visit the National Conference of State Transportation Specialists website.
To contact the Bureau of Motor Vehicles regarding the UCR program, please call Motor Carrier Services' Operating Authority Unit at (207) 624-9000 ext. 52131. Questions or comments can be sent to: ucr@maine.gov
