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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires that all Motor Carriers (private and for-hire) be registered with a Motor Carrier Number (MC Number, also called an ICC#). This also applies to Freight Forwarders/Brokers that deal with Motor Carriers. But trying to obtain an Operator Authority with the FMCSA can be daunting. You must have a number of documents in place, in order to submit your application and get your MC Number.

Unfortunately, mistakes on applications are all too common and can delay your application by months. We can make sure you have all the needed documents to apply, that your application is correct, and fast track your MC Number. We can also help you get your BMC-84 Bond, USDOT number, BOC-3, and Interstate Authority, as needed. Your filing requirements may vary depending on if you are a:

Private Carrier: Motor Carriers that transport cargo belonging to themselves (retailers, manufacturers, distributors, etc. with in-house trucking capabilities).

For-Hire Carrier: Motor Carriers that are paid to transport someone else’s cargo, licensed either as a common carrier (a carrier that provides services to the general public), a contract carrier (a carrier under contract with [a] specific organization[s]), or both.

Learn more about obtaining your Motor Carrier Authority

Freight Forwarder: Companies that use for-hire carriers to transport cargo belonging to someone else. They frequently specialize in consolidating Less-than-Truckload (LTL) shipments, in order to save on shipping costs. Freight Forwarders usually take possession of the cargo at some point, and take responsibility for it from its origin to destination.

Freight Broker: Companies that, like Freight Forwarders, use for-hire carriers to transport cargo belonging to someone else. Unlike Freight Forwarders that consolidate LTL shipments, Freight Brokers don’t usually take possession of the cargo. They arrange for shipments by the truckload rather than LTL. Also, Brokers do not assume financial liability for the cargo.

Learn more about obtaining Freight Broker/Forwarder Authority

Whichever Operating Authority you need, we’ll help you navigate the ins and outs of FMCSA compliance. We’ll have you up and running in no time!

Freight Forwarders and Brokers must purchase a $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond (Property Broker Bond, Freight Broker Bond, Transportation Broker Bond, or an ICC Bond) before receiving a freight broker license. Brokers that do not comply with the BMC-84 bond requirement may have their broker authority revoked by the FMCSA.

DB Schenker will electronically file your bond directly with the FMCSA for fast compliance. We only work with A+ rated Surety providers — we’ll get you the most competitive rate on the best bond available!

Learn more and get a BMC-84 Bond quote.

• Commercial Auto Liability
• Physical Damage Coverage
• Commercial General Liability
• Motor Truck Cargo
• Excess Motor Truck Cargo Liability
• Trailer Interchange
• Inland Marine
• Professional Liability / Errors & Omissions
• Warehouse legal liability
• All risk Domestic Shippers Interest Cargo Coverage / Freight Forwarders Liability Insurance

• Contingent Cargo Coverage – Legal Form
• Contingent Cargo Coverage -Broad Form
• Contingent Auto Liability Coverage
• Contingent General Liability
• Contingent Professional Liability / Errors & Omissions
• Excess Contingent Cargo Liability Coverage
• Excess Contingent Auto Liability Coverage
• Excess Contingent General Liability Coverage

An SCAC (Standard Carrier Alpha Code) is a unique 4 letter code used to identify transportation companies. An SCAC is required for all carriers doing business with a U.S. Government agency. As such, all carriers crossing the border into the United States are required to have a SCAC in order to identify themselves to CBP.

SCACs are issued and maintained by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association. Carriers can apply for a new SCAC or renew an existing SCAC directly from their website, www.nmfta.org. When a new SCAC is issued, the information must be forwarded on to CBP, as per the instructions provided by NMFTA. Thereafter it can be validated in CBP’s computer systems. SCACs must be renewed on an annual basis.

For carriers crossing the border into the U.S., an SCAC is required as the beginning of the trip number on their ACE eManifest, as well as the beginning of any Shipment Control Number being used to identify freight.

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