Freight brokers are an indispensable part of the freight industry, helping it grow and function. As the trucking industry has grown over the last few years, the reliance on brokers by both shippers and carriers
Nearly everything we use in America is shipped to us. Shipping is a complex ecosystem, and the freight broker acts as a middle-person, connecting freight movers like independent truckers with those companies that have loads
Launching your freight brokering business is an exciting endeavor, yet one that requires thorough preparation. All potential brokers have to undergo a licensing procedure that ensures they are suitable for conducting the relevant professional activities.
It’s been several years since the controversial $75K freight broker bond increase was enacted. Back then, the increase spurred a big debate, as the previous amount of $10,000 had been unchanged since the 1970s. Many
Are you considering to start a freight brokerage in Texas? Since the state is the second largest in the country, the logistics industry is surely a good choice for a budding business. Your first step
The steady growth in the economy has also meant growth for the freight industry. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics: “In 2013 the U.S. transportation system moved a daily average of about 55 million
Despite the undeniable health of the freight brokerage industry, every year a large number of brokers quit business in the months of September and November (based on data provided by My Carrier Resource). For the last
We at Bryant Surety Bonds, are constantly in touch with current and former truck drivers who have partly or entirely shifted their career to being freight brokers. We provide them with freight broker bonds but
Everybody in the freight industry has faced the important requirements of the FMCSA, namely the MC, FF and USDOT numbers each of them required in different circumstances, depending on whether you were a freight broker,
If you are reading this, chances are you are considering a career in freight brokering. Along with all the specifics such as getting a license and a freight broker bond, you might also consider going
