Planning range
Estimated range
$0–$500
A planning range, not a quote or guaranteed price.
Recurring cost
Annual; current bracket controls the amount.
Who needs it?
Interstate motor carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies covered by the UCR Act.
What the number includes
- Annual UCR registration for the applicable fleet bracket
Usually not included
- USDOT or MC application
- State permits
- IRP or IFTA
Keep the first 30 days funded
Do not spend every available dollar on filings and equipment. Preserve cash for insurance installments, fuel, repairs, deductibles, and the gap between delivery and customer payment.
Related costs
MC Authority costFMCSA charges $300 for each operating-authority type requested. A USDOT number itself is free. Preparation services, BOC-3, insurance, UCR, plates, and taxes are separate.BOC-3 Filing costBOC-3 is filed by a blanket process-agent company. Market prices vary by provider and service scope; compare the initial filing with any ongoing registered-agent or legal-forwarding charges.Commercial Truck Insurance costNew-authority insurance has no reliable universal price. Vehicle, radius, cargo, driver history, location, limits, filings, and business experience control the quote.IRP Apportioned Plates costIRP cost is not a flat national fee. The base jurisdiction calculates apportioned registration from declared weights and the jurisdictions in which the fleet operates.