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When is my MCS-150 biennial update due?
Your USDOT number sets the schedule — last digit is the month, next-to-last the year. The table, the penalties, and FMCSA's current deactivation pause.
September 3, 2026
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What are the 2027 UCR fees?
Up roughly 20% across every bracket, effective October 1, 2026. The full fee table and what the ten non-participating jurisdictions change (nothing).
September 3, 2026
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Does New York HUT apply to my fleet?
Over 18,000 lbs gross weight on NY public highways and it applies, wherever you're based. Certificate first, then the quarterly returns.
September 3, 2026
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When do Clearinghouse annual queries run?
A rolling 12-month clock from each driver's last query. There is no December 31 deadline, and that's the point.
September 3, 2026
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