UCR Dispatch – April 2024
The April 2024 UCR Dispatch highlights the launch of an auto-renew option for the 2025 registration year and reminds readers about the State Auditor & Admin Virtual Q&A event. It also shares updates on UCR enforcement and industry news, including FMCSA’s revisions to the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Program. The newsletter includes upcoming UCR events and […]
UCR Dispatch – March 2024
The March 2024 UCR Dispatch focuses on key industry updates, including the Biden administration’s plan to electrify long-haul truck routes and a new bill expanding state powers to waive truck weight limits. It also announces active enforcement for 2024 UCR registration, shares details about audit compliance, and lists upcoming events like the CVSA Workshop and […]
UCR Handbook
The “UCR Handbook” (effective February 29, 2024) provides detailed guidance on the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) program, which is a federal-state revenue program for interstate motor carriers, brokers, and leasing companies. It explains the UCR’s legal foundations, its board structure, and the obligations for businesses subject to its requirements, such as annual registration and fee […]
UCR Dispatch – February 2024
The February 2024 UCR Dispatch highlights the success of the 2023 registration year with over 420,000 registrations. It announces a new auto-renewal option for 2025 and shares industry updates, such as FMCSA’s launch of an outreach campaign for human trafficking awareness. The newsletter also includes reminders about the UCR State Auditor Q&A and upcoming conferences.
UCR Dispatch – January 2024
The January 2024 UCR Dispatch announces the start of enforcement for the 2024 registration year and introduces the first annual UCR Awareness Initiative held in mid-January. It highlights the release of the UCR Handbook for guidance on UCR program requirements and provides industry news on challenges faced by female truck drivers. The newsletter also includes […]
UCR Dispatch – December 2023
The December 2023 edition of UCR Dispatch includes updates on crime reporting, new technologies for law enforcement, and crime statistics analysis. It also discusses efforts to improve data collection, collaboration with local agencies, and initiatives aimed at improving transparency and accountability in crime data management. The newsletter highlights key trends observed in various crime categories […]
UCR Dispatch – November 2023
The November 2023 UCR Dispatch focuses on the upcoming 2024 Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) period, encouraging businesses to complete their registration by January 1, 2024, with newly reduced fees. The newsletter highlights key events, such as UCR’s participation in the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) Annual Meeting, and an upcoming virtual Q&A for […]
UCR Dispatch – October 2023
The October 2023 UCR Dispatch announces that registration for the 2024 period is open with reduced fees compared to 2023. It details a trademark licensing requirement for state agencies using the UCR logo and highlights participation at the CVSA Annual Conference. The dispatch also discusses the UCR Agreement, which governs registration and financial responsibility for […]
UCR Dispatch – September 2023
The September 2023 edition of the UCR Dispatch focuses on updates and activities related to the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) program. Key topics include the “Should-Have-Been” notifications sent to motor carriers for potential violations, UCR’s participation in the CVSA Annual Conference, and efforts to combat fraud in the transportation sector. It also highlights upcoming UCR […]
UCR Dispatch – August 2023
The August 2023 UCR Dispatch highlights key updates including the approval of an interim Unified Carrier Registration Agreement, Scott Morris’ retirement after 14 years of service on the UCR Board, and insights from industry news. It covers the growth of trucking revenue and tonnage in 2022, the impact of Yellow Corp.’s closure on the less-than-truckload […]
UCR Dispatch – July 2023
The July 2023 UCR Dispatch highlights UCR’s involvement in the NARUC Summer Policy Summit and features updates on the 2023 CVSA Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative. It also covers UCR’s Investment Policy for managing reserve funds, industry events like the Walcott Truckers Jamboree, and the induction of six members into the American Trucking and Industry Leader […]
UCR Dispatch – June 2023
The June 2023 UCR Dispatch highlights the release of a new audit training video for state auditors, the upcoming CVSA Operation Safe Driver Week, and UCR’s Incident Response Action Plan for cyber incidents. Industry news includes steady demand for back-office jobs in fleets and the opening of a truck parking facility in West Memphis, Arkansas. […]
