Unified Carrier Registration Plan
TIME AND DATE:
November 5, 2026, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Eastern time.
PLACE:
The meeting will be accessible via conference call and via Zoom Meeting and Screenshare. Any interested person may call (i) 1-929-205-6099 (US Toll) or 1-669-900-6833 (US Toll), Meeting ID: 925 2084 5891, to listen and participate in this meeting. The website to participate via Zoom Meeting and Screenshare is kellen.zoom.us/meeting/register/SMAgi-ZOR3eJDl7CMw1y9g.
STATUS:
This meeting will be open to the public.
MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED:
The Unified Carrier Registration Plan Enforcement Subcommittee (the “Subcommittee”) will continue its work in developing and implementing the Unified Carrier Registration Plan and Agreement. The subject matter of this meeting will include:
Proposed Agenda
I. Call to Order—UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Chair
The UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Chair will welcome attendees, call the meeting to order, call roll for the Subcommittee, confirm whether a quorum is present, and facilitate self-introductions.
II. Verification of Publication of Meeting Notice—UCR Executive Director
The UCR Executive Director will verify the publication of the meeting notice on the UCR website and distribution to the UCR contact list via email followed by the subsequent publication of the notice in the Federal Register .
III. Review and Approval of Subcommittee Agenda and Setting of Ground Rules—UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Chair
For Discussion and Possible Subcommittee Action
The Subcommittee Agenda will be reviewed, and the Subcommittee will consider adoption.
Ground Rules
➢ Subcommittee action only to be taken in designated areas on agenda
IV. Review and Approval of Subcommittee Minutes from the October 28, 2025, Meeting—UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Chair
For Discussion and Possible Subcommittee Action
The draft minutes from the October 28, 2025, Subcommittee meeting will be reviewed. The Subcommittee will consider action to approve.
V. Enforcement Performance Snapshot Through Q3 2026—UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Chair, UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Vice-Chair
The UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Chair and UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Vice-Chair will present an overview of enforcement activity and compliance rates through the third quarter of 2026, highlighting trends and areas of focus. ( printed page 69036)
VI. Planning for 2027 Enforcement Awareness Initiatives—UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Chair, UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Vice-Chair
The UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Chair and UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Vice-Chair will lead a discussion on the proposed dates for the 2026 Enforcement Awareness Weeks: January 10-16 (aligned with 2027 schedule and avoids the MLK holiday); June 6-12 (scheduled to avoid Juneteenth observance).
VII. Expanding Jurisdictional Engagement—UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Chair, UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Vice-Chair
The UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Chair and UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Vice-Chair will lead a discussion on outreach efforts to additional jurisdictions to broaden enforcement collaboration.
VIII. FMCSA Registration and UCR Compliance Requirements—UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Chair, UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Vice-Chair
The UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Chair and UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Vice-Chair will lead a discussion regarding potential coordination with FMCSA to require UCR registration for interstate carriers during initial FMCSA registration and verification of continued UCR registration during biennial updates.
IX. SafeSpect UCR Violation Notifications—UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Chair, UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Vice-Chair
The UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Chair and UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Vice-Chair will lead a discussion regarding potential coordination with FMCSA to explore SafeSpect enhancements that would alert inspectors when an interstate carrier may be operating without current UCR registration, helping reduce missed UCR violations.
X. Enforcement Efficiency Standard—UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Chair, UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Vice-Chair
For Discussion and Possible Subcommittee Action
Discussion of the potential adoption of an Enforcement Efficiency standard for all participating states to supplement the existing Audit Compliance Initiatives and Annual State Audit Evaluation Criteria. The Enforcement Subcommittee may take action to recommend to the UCR Plan Board the adoption of an Enforcement Efficiency standard for all participating states.
XI. Other Business—UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Chair
The UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Chair will call for any other items Subcommittee members would like to discuss.
XII. Adjournment—UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Chair
The UCR Enforcement Subcommittee Chair will adjourn the meeting.
The agenda will be available no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, October 27, 2026 at: plan.ucr.gov.
CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Elizabeth Leaman, Chair, Unified Carrier Registration Plan Board of Directors, (617) 305-3783, eleaman@board.ucr.gov.
Alex B. Leath,
Chief Legal Officer, Unified Carrier Registration Plan.