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A box truck is also known as a straight truck or cube van

Q: What are the legal requirements to operate as a Freight Broker?

You must submit your Freight Broker Registration application to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) through their Unified Registration System. Upon receiving your pending US DOT number you’ll also need to meet the additional requirements of proof of financial responsibility by posting a $75,000 Surety Bond or $75,000 trust fund, filing your BOC-3, and filing a yearly Unified Carrier Registration.

Q: What's the difference in being a Freight Broker and Freight Broker Agent?

The first one works on his own, runs his company. The second one is an employee of a brokerage company and gets a commission percentage of the brokerage fee.

Q: Can I work at home?

You not just 'can' but you 'must' work at home at the beginning in order to save money, keep your expenses low while you grow and develop your business.

Q: What is a Freight Broker (Property Broker)?

Property Broker is the correct terminology for many names used in the business to identify what we do. Truck Broker, Freight Broker, Load Broker, Freight Agent, Transportation Broker or simply Broker or Agent are all interchangeable terms synonymous with ‘Property Broker’. An active FMCSA registration to operate as a Property Broker allows a third-party to arrange pick-up and delivery of a Shipper's product by a Carrier without ever having physical control of the shipment.

Q: Does a Freight Broker need a broker’s license specific to their state or in each state?

Freight Brokers are regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The Freight Broker registration with the FMCSA allows us to make arrangement for the transportation of freight anywhere within the United States. So, no, you will not need a separate freight broker’s license for each state.

Q: How much does it cost to apply for your Freight Broker Registration / US DOT # with the FMCSA?

The FMCSA charges $300.00 to apply for a registration with an operating status of a motor property carrier, motor passenger carrier, freight forwarder or freight broker. The FMCSA does require all new applicants to complete their registration application online through their Unified Registration system. No new applications by mail. If you’d like, a Freight Broker Training filing specialists will file for your Freight Broker Registration on your behalf with the FMCSA for $450.00 (includes the $300.00 fee charged by the FMCSA). Plus, our course graduates are eligible for one Freight Broker Registration filing service included in their course cost ($150 value, filing service does not include the $300.00 fee charged by the FMCSA).

Q: What is a BOC-3 and how much does one cost?

A BOC-3 form is provided by a process agent. It’s a blanket form of coverage that designates a representative in each individual state upon whom court papers may be served in any proceeding brought against a motor carrier, broker or freight forwarder. A BOC-3 form and filing is usually priced between $25 to $150, depending on the process agent providing the form.

Q: What is the difference in being a Freight Broker or a Freight Broker Agent?

A broker is the owner of his or her own company. They are required to meet all legal requirements (FMCSA Registration, Bond/Trust Fund, BOC-3) to operate as a broker. An agent works under the umbrella of the registered broker and typically receives a commission percentage of the brokerage fee.

Q: Is Freight Broker training school required?

Currently the answer is “Not yet”. Soon, the FMCSA will be establishing new rules requiring brokers to show proof of knowledge or have relevant experience. However, whether training is required by law or not, the reality is that the failure rate for those who attempt this business without freight broker training is high. In order for a broker to be successful in any industry (stock broker, real estate broker, etc.), formal training is a must. Freight Mover School will prepare you to perform broker duties in a profitable, ethical manner, giving you the tools needed to be successful in the field.

Q: Should a Freight Broker school be affiliated with a freight brokerage?

Yes! And the instructors should be actively engaged in brokering freight. How can an instructor teach something they don’t do themselves? When a school tells you they are affiliated with a brokerage ask for the brokerage name and US DOT # or MC # so you can check their FMCSA registration or authority and make sure it is current.

A box truck is also known as a straight truck or cube van, not to be confused with a cargo van. A straight truck has a separate compartment for freight that is divided from the front cab where the driver sits.The best freight uses for a box truck include less-than-truckload (LTL) freight. Types of LTL freight include parcel delivery, furniture hauling and perishable food delivery. Box trucks are also used to move households, deliver printed newspapers and transporting appliances. There are top-5 Box Truck Models. Let’s go!

ISUZU N-SERIES. If you’re a professional in the trucking business and your operations involve long freight projects, you should consider this truck from a reputable manufacturer. Isuzu is known for producing trucks that are reliable, fuel-efficient, and durable.

HINO 238. Hino Motors is another Japanese truck manufacturer known for its quality vehicles. It is a subsidiary of the giant car manufacturer Toyota Corporation. Over the years, Hino has produced a lot of trustworthy commercial delivery vehicles.

FREIGHTLINER M2. The Freightliner M2 is a medium-duty commercial truck produced by Freightliner Trucks, the leading truck manufacturer in America. The company produces a lot of medium-duty trucks, vans, and heavy-duty trucks.

MITSUBISHI FUSO FE160. Manufactured and distributed worldwide by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corp.of Japan, the Mitsubishi Fuso FE160 is considered a true workhorse by delivery professionals. This hardworking delivery vehicle has an equally tough and turbocharged diesel engine. The FE160 is an auto transmission type of vehicle that offers guaranteed fuel efficiency, higher payload, and improved driver performance.

FORD F-750. The Ford F-series which includes the F-750 is part of Ford’s commercial vehicles which is promoted with the marketing slogan Build Ford Tough because of their rugged capability, dependability, and excellent performance.

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