Broker authority and bonding

A freight broker arranges transportation between shippers and carriers without hauling the freight themselves. To operate legally in the U.S. a broker needs:

• MC broker authority — issued by the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration).
• A surety bond or trust (BMC-84 / BMC-85) — currently $75,000, protecting the shippers and carriers you work with.

On Oversize Ops your MC number is checked against the live FMCSA registry, the same way carrier authority is verified. When your broker authority is found and active, your profile shows a verified badge so shippers and carriers can trust you.

Keep your authority active and your bond current — the badge reflects live federal data.