Shipping
Arranging freight: a carrier, a rate and the paperwork, from pickup to delivery.
What it takes
- Truckloads and part loads within the United States
- Vehicles, equipment and machinery
- Horse and livestock hauls
- Household moves
- Ocean freight and customs clearance, as those licenses come into place
What it leaves
- Driving the truck. A broker arranges the haul and the carrier performs it.
- Hazardous materials.
How a job runs here
These steps make up the job's checklist. Its page shows each one as it is done.
- The load is described: what it is, weight, dimensions, how it is packed and any special handling.
- Pickup and delivery places and windows are set.
- A carrier is chosen, and its operating authority and insurance are checked.
- The rate is confirmed in writing with the shipper and with the carrier.
- Pickup: the bill of lading is signed.
- Delivery: the proof of delivery is signed and filed on the job.
- The invoice is settled.
What backs it
0 of 4 licenses in place. The full list for every line is the credentials register.
| Credential | Issued by | Covers | Status | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broker authority, property | Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | Arranging truck transportation of freight for pay. It needs a $75,000 surety bond or trust fund (form BMC-84 or BMC-85) and a process agent on file (form BOC-3). | Not yet held | None yet |
| Broker authority, household goods | Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | Arranging household moves by truck. The same $75,000 bond or trust applies. | Not yet held | None yet |
| Ocean transportation intermediary license | Federal Maritime Commission | Arranging ocean freight, as a freight forwarder or as a carrier that operates no ships of its own. Proof of financial responsibility is $50,000 for a forwarder and $75,000 for such a carrier. | Not yet held | None yet |
| Customs broker license | U.S. Customs and Border Protection | Clearing goods through customs for an importer. | Not yet held | None yet |
Rules this line follows
A broker of truck freight registers with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and keeps $75,000 on file as a surety bond or a trust fund. Since January 16, 2026 a broker whose security falls below that amount, and is not restored, has its authority suspended.