by Admin | Mar 18, 2026 | Blog, FAQ, Tips
A DOT number lookup takes about 90 seconds. Skipping it can cost you thousands in unpaid invoices, or worse, stick you with a load that was double brokered from the start. We’ve watched carriers burn entire weeks chasing money from brokers whose authority had...
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 | Feb 20, 2026 | Blog, FAQ, Freight Carriers, Tips
What Is Carrier Authority and Why Does It Matter When Vetting Partners? Carrier authority is the legal permission the FMCSA issues to motor carriers and brokers that lets them conduct business in interstate commerce. Before you accept a load from someone you have...
by Admin | Feb 20, 2026 | Blog, FAQ, Tips
What Is Double Brokering and How Can Motor Carriers Protect Themselves? Double brokering is one of the most financially damaging scams in the trucking industry, and it’s happening more often than most carriers realize. It takes more than one form, but every...
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 | Jan 5, 2026 | News, Tips
Definition of Freight Fraud Freight fraud is defined as when individuals commit crimes such as identity theft and/or provide false credentials to obtain funds, shipments or other services related to the trucking industry. While cargo theft is physical theft of the...
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