Transportation Broker License
Transportation Broker License
If you’re thinking about becoming a transportation broker, DAT Authority is here to help you file your paperwork.
Becoming a transportation broker takes work. It requires you to register with the correct federal authorities and get the right processing agents. With DAT Authority, you can get your transportation broker authority as efficiently and painlessly as possible.
- Get brokerage authority from the DOT.
- Process paperwork as smoothly and accurately as possible.
- Find process agents across the country.
Get brokerage authority from the DOT.
Secure all the qualifications you need to become a licensed freight broker with help from the experts at DAT.
Becoming a freight broker requires you to register with the Department of Transportation (and the FMCSA) in order to legally transport freight across state lines. You’ll need a USDOT number, an MC number, and United Carrier Registration. Navigating all that paperwork can quickly become an overwhelming process. Fortunately, there’s an easier way to become an accredited transportation broker. With DAT Authority, you can pay a flat rate and we’ll take care of that headache for you, helping you through each stage of the application process.
Process paperwork as smoothly and accurately as possible.
Make sure all your paperwork is correct and complete for your transportation broker license application.
When you apply for your transportation broker license, you want to make sure everything is accurate so you don’t end up getting rejected for a simple error. DAT can help make that happen.
With DAT Authority, we’ll complete all your paperwork for you — fully and accurately. Getting your transportation broker license takes a minimum of about six weeks, and we can help make sure it doesn’t take any longer than necessary.
Find process agents across the country.
Get designated BOC-3 process agents without hassle.
Whenever you broker freight across state lines, you’ll need to sign on with a process agent in every state where you’re doing business. Process agents establish a legal safety net for brokers, in case you’re the subject of a legal proceeding. But finding trustworthy agents can be tough. Luckily, DAT Authority can designate reliable process agents for you wherever you need them, so you can get your business up and running as quickly as possible without worrying about any extra steps.
"Some say it's simple to get your authority, and that you should save your money and do it yourself. Other people, including myself, are not sure where to even begin. I used a service provided by DAT to get my authority. It was important to me that it was done right the first time, by people who have done this before."
- Chad Boblett - Boblett Brothers Trucking
"They took me by the hand an led me through all of the diffiult and confusing steps to ensure that I started off on the right food. I cannot say it any clearer than these folks know what it's all about."
- Gregg Knight, LTL Trucking
A broker is a neutral partner in shipping operations who connects shippers to carriers to get freight on the road. Transportation brokers can use a variety of approaches to connect truckers to freight, including load boards and personal connections to shippers with unlisted loads. Finding the right load matches is a crucial service that keeps the transportation industry moving.
Getting your transportation broker license requires a few steps, and it can be a time-consuming process without a streamlined approach. You’ll need to get the proper documents filed and submitted with the DOT (and FMCSA), as well as registration and separate state-level licenses. In addition to getting your applications approved, you’ll need to get a BOC-3 agent for each state you’re doing business in.
Luckily, there’s an easier way. With DAT Authority, you can simplify the entire application process with a partner that will help with everything from paperwork to navigating the many headaches that can arise throughout the process.
There are several requirements to become a transportation broker, and DAT Authority is here to help you each step of the way. Transportation broker authority requires you to get Freight Forwarder Authority (FF Authority) from the FMCSA, as well as a USDOT number. You’ll also need United Carrier Registration and an MC number. That may seem complicated enough, but there’s more: Some of the required documents vary by state. And your authority has to be renewed every year.
Getting your licensing documents processed and approved usually takes about six weeks. This can be a long time to wait — especially if you’re starting a new business with a tight budget. One of the major advantages of DAT Authority is its ability to help you operate as quickly as possible. Our experts can help you to streamline the licensing process without errors, resubmissions, or missed documents. If you want to get a head start, you can also start getting familiar with your broker TMS software or your load board before your approval comes through.
The short answer is that it depends on the state. A few states require individualized registration for freight brokerage in addition to federal licensing. You’ll also need a BOC-3 process agent for each state where you conduct business. For state-level requirements, your subscription to DAT Authority can help you to make sure you have all your state-level and federal-level papers submitted, without any missing pieces that can slow you down.
Process agents are an important requirement of your transport broker license. When you broker freight across state lines, you’ll need a BOC-3 process agent to ensure you can respond to any legal challenges for your business. Each state where you do business requires its own process agent, which can get complicated pretty quickly when it comes to nationwide operations. Our team at DAT will secure the process agents you need, so you can get your auto transport broker license.
Get your transportation broker license with DAT Authority.
Complete all the legal requirements for becoming a transportation broker with ease with the help of the experts at DAT. When you use DAT Authority, you can let us fill out all the necessary paperwork for your licensing requirements — accurately, and on time, so you can focus on building up your business.