Logistic Broker License
Logistic Broker License
Get your logistic broker license as quickly and easily as possible with help from the experts at DAT.
Before you can start working as a logistic broker, you’ll need to get a wide range of qualifications. The experts at DAT Authority can make that process easier. We’ve already helped thousands of brokers get their trucking business off the ground. Learn how.
- Submit all your licensing paperwork correctly and on time.
- Get licensing help from the experts at DAT.
- Find BOC-3 process agents with ease.
Submit all your licensing paperwork correctly and on time.
Ensure all the proper documents are filled out and submitted correctly so nothing slows you down.
Navigating all the paperwork required for a logistic broker license is tough. The experts at DAT Authority can help. We can fill out and submit all the paperwork you need for your logistic broker license no matter where you’re located. For a simple flat rate, we can handle your applications for FMCSA Freight Forwarder Authority, DOT registration, an MC number, state-level licensing, and more. Plus you’ll get the peace of mind of knowing all your paperwork was submitted quickly and correctly.
Get licensing help from the experts at DAT.
Consult with DAT experts on any questions you have about the broker licensing process.
With DAT Authority you get more than just help with your paperwork. Any subscription to DAT Broker Authority comes with DAT’s customer support service. That means you can get answers to any questions you have about your brokerage business. Our team of experts is here to guide you through the process of applying for a logistic broker license, so you can get your business started on the right foot.
Find BOC-3 process agents with ease.
Let DAT find all the process agents you need to operate your brokerage firm with success.
As a freight broker, you’ll need to establish a contract with a BOC-3 process agent in each state where you’re doing business. Process agents serve as a legal safety net in case you become the subject of a lawsuit — and they’re a requirement for all licensed brokers. But finding them can be tough. The good news is that when you subscribe to DAT Broker Authority, our team can find all the process agents you need for accreditation for you so you can focus on getting your business up and running.
"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
To establish your own business as a logistics broker, you’ll need to provide all the required documents for federal and state credentials. You’ll need a Freight Forwarder (FF) Authority and a Motor Carrier (MC) number from the FMCSA, as well as DOT registration, an FMCSA docket number, and BOC-3 process agents. Some states also require additional registration documents for freight brokers.
That may sound like a lot of documentation to get a handle on, but the good news is that there’s an easier way: DAT Broker Authority. The DAT Authority experts can help you with every step of the licensing application process, filling out paperwork and offering guidance so you can be sure you’re on the right path.
The application processing time for your logistic broker license usually lasts about six weeks once you’ve submitted all the necessary documents. The total time to become a logistics broker depends on how long it takes you to fill out your application materials and submit your application for licensing. If you want to make that process as efficient as possible, there’s no better option than working with DAT Broker Authority. Our experts can handle all of your paperwork so you can submit your application without wasting any time.
A logistics broker, also known as a freight broker, connects shippers to carriers to ensure freight is delivered. Brokers work independently, which means they won’t have any special arrangement with either the shipper or the carrier. Brokers find their freight either from load boards or from personal, ground-level knowledge of new loads directly from shippers who may not post on load boards.
In other words, brokers find the right freight matches for both shippers and carriers, and keep freight moving.
Logistics is a broad term used in the transportation industry that refers to the intermediaries who work to get the supply chain moving.
There are two main categories that these intermediaries can fall under:
- Third-party logistics (3PLs) are people who manage a supply chain for a shipper
- Logistic brokers (aka freight brokers) work independently to connect freight with carriers, they don’t have a personal stake in either party
To become a logistic broker, you’ll need licensing on both the federal and state levels. Freight broker licensing requirements include:
- DOT number and registration
- MC authority
- FMCSA docket number and registration
- FF Authority
- BOC-3 process agents
- UCR registration
In addition to all this, you may also need state-level licensing documents in some cases.
There’s a lot to navigate to become a logistics broker. Fortunately, you don’t have to do it on your own.
If you want help managing and applying for all of these levels of registration, the experts at DAT Authority are here for you. We will fill out and submit your paperwork for a flat $685 fee (in addition to any licensing fees from licensing agencies). Plus, you’ll also get free access to the DAT’s industry-leading load board for a month, and a 10% discount for the following months, so you’re in the best possible position to get your brokerage off the ground.
Starting a logistics broker business is an exciting endeavor, and the experts at DAT are here to help! Once you get all your authority and licensing applications approved and connect with BOC-3 process agents (all of which DAT Authority can help you with!), you’ll need to get a $75,000 surety bond (or trust fund) before you can get your final UCR registration. At DAT, our partnership with EPIC lets you establish a no-fee security bond to get your business off the ground.
Apply for your logistic broker license the right way.
Are you considering getting your logistic broker license to start a freight brokerage? There’s a lot to navigate before you can get your business off the ground. Luckily, the experts at DAT Authority have helped thousands of brokers get their business off the ground. Contact our team today to see how we can help you!