Motus Assist — UCR Registration 2026

National UCR Compliance Center

Complete Your Federal Carrier Compliance

Select your filing type to review requirements and complete your filing.

2026 REGISTRATION OPEN

Annual Unified Carrier Registration

Mandatory annual federal filing for all interstate commercial motor carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders. Our full-service portal covers all state government fees, automated FMCSA filing, and instant PDF certificate issuance.

Live power unit tier matching (0-2, 3-5, 6-20, 21-100, 101+)

Direct FMCSA status update and confirmation

File 2026 UCR Now

0 – 100+ Units

Accurate or We Fix It Free

Every filing is checked against your live FMCSA record before submission. If something's wrong on our end, we correct it at no cost.

100% Accuracy Guarantee

PRIOR YEARS AUDIT CLEARANCE

Multi-Year Back-Tax Clearance

Operating across state lines with unpaid prior UCR years risks costly roadside impoundments and state fines. This portal audits and clears prior back years in one unified checkout.

Automatic detection of unfiled back-tax years

Unified Stripe transaction with itemized receipts

Audit Prior Years Now

Audit Safe

Avoid State Enforcement Stops

Clear past-due records to prevent $1,000+ fines during roadside inspections and weigh station audits.

Prior Years Covered

BIENNIAL FMCSA MANDATE

MCS-150 Biennial Update

Federal regulations require every active motor carrier to file an updated MCS-150 every two years. Failure to file results in automatic USDOT number deactivation and civil penalties up to $1,000/day.

Keeps active interstate carrier authority in continuous good standing

Included directly with your annual UCR filing

File MCS-150 Update

Active Authority

Included with UCR Filing

Automatically verify and update your MCS-150 biennial schedule alongside your UCR checkout with zero added hassle.

100% FMCSA Form Compliant

FORMAL AUTHORITY CLOSURE

Out of Business Notification

If you have ceased interstate operations or sold your trucks, you must formally notify the FMCSA. Filing an Out-of-Business notice closes your active record and stops ongoing tax assessments and audit notices.

Termination of active federal carrier registration

Stops ongoing UCR fee liabilities and compliance notices

Submit OOB Notice

Formal Release

Deactivation Notice

Complete preparation and submission of federal deactivation forms to release all future UCR liabilities.

Closes USDOT Tax Liability

3-Minute Workflow

Road to Compliance

How USDOT compliance is processed here, start to finish.

USDOT Lookup

Enter your USDOT number. A direct FMCSA connection fetches your registration history.

Fleet Tier Match

Your active power unit fleet is verified against federal brackets, ensuring 100% exact fee calculation.

1-Click Checkout

Pay securely through Stripe. Clear current 2026 filings and prior-year back taxes in a single transaction.

FMCSA + Motus Sync

Your federal registration record is transmitted directly to FMCSA with email confirmation.

Help & Documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UCR registration and who must file?

Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) is a federally mandated annual requirement for commercial motor vehicle operators in interstate commerce, including carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders.

How are UCR registration fees calculated?

Fees are calculated based on national fleet-size brackets read directly from your FMCSA power unit record, ensuring 100% accuracy before payment.

Can I clear prior-year unpaid UCR filings?

Yes. Pending 2024 and 2025 back-years are detected automatically, and every obligation can be cleared in a single checkout.

When is my MCS-150 update required?

The MCS-150 Biennial Update is required every two years based on the last digit of your USDOT number to keep your interstate authority active.

UCR Registration 2026