Planning to arrange transportation between shippers and authorized motor carriers? AFS DOT helps businesses navigate the FMCSA broker authority registration process.
Start Your Freight Brokerage With Broker Authority Support
AFS DOT helps new and existing freight businesses navigate the FMCSA Broker Authority application process and understand the related requirements needed to operate as a property broker.
Whether you are launching a new freight brokerage or adding broker authority to an existing transportation business, we help simplify the registration process and guide you through the key filings and setup steps.
Our goal is to make the process easier to understand, help you stay organized, and move your brokerage closer to operating with the proper FMCSA authority.
What We Help With
Broker Authority application assistance
USDOT registration guidance, where applicable
FMCSA application review
BOC-3 filing support
Broker bond or trust guidance
UCR registration guidance, where applicable
Authority status assistance
Ongoing compliance support
The process generally includes:
FMCSA Broker Authority Application
$300 FMCSA Application Fee
$75,000 BMC-84 Surety Bond or BMC-85 Trust Fund
BOC-3 Process Agent Filing
Applicable FMCSA Requirements
Why Choose AFS DOT?
Clear Application Support
We help you understand the information required for your broker authority application and guide you through the filing process.
Support With Related Requirements
Broker authority involves more than the initial application. We can also help with BOC-3 filing and guidance on other required setup steps.
One Place for Business & Compliance Services
AFS DOT can also assist with LLC formation, EIN applications, Registered Agent service, annual filings, and other business support needs.
How It Works
Tell Us About Your Business
Provide your company and planned brokerage information.
Start Your Broker Authority
We assist you with the applicable FMCSA registration process.
Complete Remaining Requirements
Complete the required financial security and process-agent filings.
Track Your Application
Monitor the application until applicable FMCSA requirements are completed.
Yes, but brokerage activity requires the appropriate separate broker authority.
Ready to Start Your Brokerage?
Get clear support with FMCSA Broker Authority, BOC-3 filing, bond or trust requirements, and other registration steps needed to move your brokerage forward.