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FMCSA Proposed Rulemaking: Unified Carrier Registration Fee Increase

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), under the Department of Transportation, is proposing regulatory changes to increase fees for the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Plan and Agreement. - Government Buyer: - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) - Department of Transportation - No OEMs or vendors are referenced in this notice - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory notice - Key Details: - Proposed average fee increase of 18% for the 2027 registration year and beyond - Fee increases range from $9 to $9,329 per entity, depending on the fee bracket - The comment period for public input has been extended to allow more time for review of supporting documentation - Affects motor carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies - Unique Requirements: - Focused on regulatory changes, not procurement of goods or services - Seeks public input on proposed fee adjustments

Description

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is extending the comment period for its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding fees for the Unified Carrier Registration Plan and Agreement. The NPRM proposes a fee increase averaging 18 percent for the 2027 registration year and subsequent years, with varying increases depending on the fee bracket. The extension allows the public additional time to review supporting documentation related to fee calculations. Comments are now due by May 26, 2026, to provide meaningful input on the proposal.

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