by Admin | Mar 17, 2026 | Freight Industry, Tips
Last updated: 2026-03-17 Quick Answer: Freight brokers in the US are federally required to carry a $75,000 surety bond (BMC-84) or trust fund (BMC-85) under FMCSA regulations. Most reputable brokers also carry contingent cargo liability and general liability. Carriers...
by Admin | Jan 26, 2026 | Blog, Freight Industry, News, Tips
Freight classification establishes the amount of compensation carriers receive for transporting less-than-truckload freight throughout the U.S. and Canada. When carriers fail to classify freight correctly, they face costly reclassification fees, extended delays, and...
by Admin | Nov 25, 2025 | Blog, Freight Industry
There’s nothing that can hurt an owner/operator worse than working with the wrong freight broker. Trust, paperwork, and timely payment are the only things that truly hold the trucking industry together; therefore, selecting the right freight broker can be the...
by Admin | Nov 3, 2025 | Blog, Freight Industry
Finding shippers separates successful freight brokers from those who fail in their first year. You can build the best carrier network in the country, but without customers who need loads moved, your brokerage earns nothing. Most new brokers make the same mistake. They...
by Admin | Sep 17, 2025 | Blog, Freight Industry, Tips
Moving stuff from one place to another sounds simple. However, for businesses, shipping can become complicated quickly. You need trucks, drivers, and everything must arrive on time. Freight brokers help solve this problem. What Do Freight Brokers Do? Freight brokers...
by Admin | Jun 30, 2025 | Blog, Freight Industry, Freight Shippers, Tips
A broker stiffed you. Maybe they slow-walked your invoice past 90 days, disputed every accessorial, or went quiet the second the load delivered. Reporting them isn’t just venting. Done right, it can help you recover money, and it warns the next carrier before...
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