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UCR Fees for 2027: Every Bracket, the 20% Increase, and Fee History 2022–2027
The final 2027 fee table from 49 CFR 367.50 ($55 to $54,165), why fees rose about 20%, and the full bracket history back to 2022.
Updated November 4, 2026 · 6 min read · sources cited inline
The 2027 fee table (49 CFR 367.50)
| Bracket | Power units | 2027 gov. fee | vs 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B1 | 0–2also all brokers & leasing companies | $55 | +19.6% |
| B2 | 3–5 | $167 | +21% |
| B3 | 6–20 | $333 | +20.7% |
| B4 | 21–100 | $1,163 | +20.8% |
| B5 | 101–1,000 | $5,548 | +20.8% |
| B6 | 1,001+ | $54,165 | +20.8% |
Source: 49 CFR 367.50 (final rule, 91 FR, Sept 1, 2026; effective Oct 1, 2026). Government fee passed through at cost.
Brokers and leasing companies pay the 0–2 bracket regardless of their size. Freight forwarders and private carriers pay by fleet like any carrier. A carrier that is also a broker pays once, on its fleet. The base state never changes the fee.
Why fees rose about 20% for 2027
- The program was collecting less than it needed: the projected shortfall was $21.79 million.
- The surpluses of earlier years were used up — they are what funded the 2023–2024 reductions.
- The statute requires roughly $118 million a year: the states' shares plus administration.
- The increase averages 20%, from +$9 to +$9,329 by bracket. FMCSA calls it a one-time correction, not an annual 20% ramp.
- Even after the increase, 2027 fees are below 2019–2022 levels.
How it was adopted: the UCR board recommended the increase on September 18, 2025; FMCSA published the proposed rule on April 7, 2026 (34 comments); the final rule was published September 1, 2026 and took effect October 1, 2026. A legal challenge failed — the D.C. Circuit denied the petition on June 17, 2026.
Fee history, 2022–2027
| Power units | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–2 | $59 | $41 | $37 | $46 | $46 | $55 |
| 3–5 | $176 | $121 | $111 | $138 | $138 | $167 |
| 6–20 | $351 | $242 | $221 | $276 | $276 | $333 |
| 21–100 | $1,224 | $844 | $769 | $963 | $963 | $1,163 |
| 101–1,000 | $5,835 | $4,024 | $3,670 | $4,592 | $4,592 | $5,548 |
| 1,001+ | $56,977 | $39,289 | $35,836 | $44,836 | $44,836 | $54,165 |
2022 and 2023 from the Virginia DMV fee tables; 2024–2027 from 49 CFR Part 367 (§367.30, §367.40, §367.50). 2025 and 2026 share the same schedule.
Nuances
- No proration. Registering in July costs the same as in January.
- Which schedule applies: a late 2026 registration is paid at 2026 rates; a 2027 registration at 2027 rates.
- Portal processing fees: the Texas DMV lists a 2.97% card fee at ucr.gov ($55 + $1.63 ≈ $56.63); Minnesota mentions about $1 for e-check. UCRAssist charges no card surcharge — see pricing.
- Per vehicle, the smallest carrier in each bracket pays roughly $54–56 per truck per year in 2027.
Run your own number on the fee calculator.