UCR Registration in Maryland (2026)
If your trucking business is based in Maryland and you operate across state lines, you must complete your Unified Carrier Registration for 2026 — pay before January 1, 2026. Maryland does not participate directly in UCR, but Maryland-based interstate carriers still must register and pay UCR through the national system (your fees are administered via a participating base state). The fee is the same nationwide, starting at $46 for 0–2 power units. Enter your USDOT and EasyUCR files it for you live.
Who must register in Maryland
Any Maryland-based carrier, broker, freight forwarder or leasing company operating commercial vehicles in interstate commerce. Intrastate-only operations that never leave Maryland are generally exempt. Not sure which you are? Run a free check and EasyUCR confirms it before you pay.
How Maryland carriers file UCR
Maryland does not participate directly in UCR, but Maryland-based interstate carriers still must register and pay UCR through the national system (your fees are administered via a participating base state). Either way, the registration itself is the same national process — and EasyUCR handles it the same way: enter your USDOT and the AI pulls your record, computes your fee, opens the official portal, and fills it live while you watch. You review and submit.
The fee is the same everywhere
UCR fees are set nationally, not by your state — $46 for 0–2 power units up to $44,836 for the largest fleets. Your base state determines where your fees are administered, not how much you pay.
| Power units | 2026 fee |
|---|---|
| 0–2 | $46 |
| 3–5 | $138 |
| 6–20 | $276 |
| 21–100 | $963 |
| 101–1,000 | $4,592 |
| 1,001+ | $44,836 |
Frequently asked questions
Do Maryland carriers have to register for UCR?+
Yes, if they operate in interstate commerce. Maryland does not participate directly in UCR, but Maryland-based interstate carriers still must register and pay UCR through the national system (your fees are administered via a participating base state).
How much is UCR in Maryland?+
The same as everywhere — it's a national fee tiered by power units, from $46 (0–2 vehicles) to $44,836 (1,001+). Your state doesn't change the amount.
When is UCR due in Maryland for 2026?+
Pay before January 1, 2026. Enforcement begins on that date in participating states.