The U.S. trucking market continues to offer significant opportunities for those who are willing to navigate its complexities. Before you haul your first load, however, you need to navigate a series of federal and state requirements: USDOT, MC Number, BOC-3, insurance, UCR, IFTA, IRP, and more. This guide will help you understand the steps to […]

Every interstate carrier that operates qualified commercial vehicles under an IFTA license has the same quarterly routine: track miles and fuel, complete the return, and pay fuel use tax to the base jurisdiction. The most stressful period for many fleets is Q4 IFTA filing, because the deadline falls right in the middle of year-end accounting […]

Every year, interstate trucking companies, private carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies have to complete Unified Carrier Registration (UCR). Missing your UCR renewal for 2026 can lead to roadside citations, fines, and in some states even being placed out of service. In this guide, we break down exactly who must file UCR in 2026, the official UCR fees for […]

If you own or operate a trucking company, work as an independent owner-operator, or run a brokerage, the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) system is one of those annual tasks you can’t afford to ignore. It may not be as exciting as landing a new contract or upgrading your fleet, but failing to handle it properly […]