UCR Requirements for Wyoming-Based Motor Carriers

Jan. 17, 2026, 5:29 p.m.
The Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) program is a federally mandated system that requires many commercial motor carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies operating in interstate commerce to register annually and pay a fee based on fleet size. Even though Wyoming itself does not participate directly in the UCR Agreement, the federal requirement still applies to Wyoming carriers operating across state lines — they simply must register through a participating state.
UCR Requirements for Wyoming-Based Motor Carriers

Who Must Register?

If your Wyoming-based business meets the following conditions, you must register under the UCR program:

 Interstate Commercial Motor Carriers

Carriers that operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate (across state lines) or international commerce must register for UCR.

This applies to:

  • For-hire motor carriers

  • Private motor carriers

  • Freight forwarders

  • Brokers and leasing companies that arrange or handle freight movement across state or country borders

“Commercial motor vehicle” for UCR purposes generally means a vehicle that:

  • Has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,001 pounds or more;

  • Is designed to transport 11+ passengers (including the driver); or

  • Carries hazardous materials requiring placarding.

 Where Do Wyoming Carriers Register?

Because Wyoming is not a UCR member state, carriers must choose a participating base state for their UCR filing.

 Base State Selection Rules

  • If your carrier has an office or operating facility in one of the participating states, you must use that state as your base for UCR.

  • If you don’t have a facility in a participating state, you can choose from specific states such as Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, or Washington for your UCR base.

 Registration and Renewal Deadlines

  • Annual UCR registration is required before the start of each registration year.

  • The UCR registration period typically opens October 1 preceding the new year and must be completed before enforcement begins.

Registration and payment are usually done through the national UCR system at www.ucr.gov.

 UCR Fees

Fees under the UCR program depend on the size of your commercial motor vehicle fleet and are set annually.

Example fee brackets (standard UCR schedule):

  • 0–2 vehicles: $129

  • 3–5 vehicles: ≈ $275

  • 6–20 vehicles: ≈ $499

  • 21–100 vehicles: ≈ $1,785

  • 101–1,000 vehicles: ≈ $9,985

  • 1,001+ vehicles: ≈ $119,745

Note: Exact fees can vary slightly year-to-year and by whether your business is a carrier, broker, or leasing company.

 Key Compliance Points for Wyoming Carriers

Register annually through a participating base state.
Pay UCR fees based on fleet size each year.
No UCR card is required to be carried in the vehicle — proof of payment is sufficient if inspected.
Not required if you operate only intrastate within Wyoming with no interstate activity.

 Penalties for Non-Compliance

Failing to register for UCR when required — or missing the annual deadline — can result in fines and compliance issues during roadside inspections. UCR enforcement is tied to FMCSA regulations, and carriers may face penalties until they correct their registration status.

 Summary

Requirement Wyoming UCR Carriers
UCR Required? Yes, if operating in interstate/international commerce
Where to Register Through a participating UCR base state at https://www.fmcsa.me/
Fees Based On Number of commercial vehicles operated
Renewal Annually before enforcement period
Proof Receipt of UCR payment records

 

 

UCR Requirements for Wyoming-Based Motor Carriers