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freight broker -getting onto load boards ?

Discussion in 'Freight Broker Forum' started by machineman2005, Jan 21, 2014.

  1. Jan 21, 2014 #1
    machineman2005

    machineman2005 Bobtail Member

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    if i just want to broker freight do I require an MC number ?
    To get an MC number I would require a truck and wait 1 year to get on the load boards , correct ?
    Is there a way to brokering freight on my own without waiting the year
     
    machineman2005, Jan 21, 2014
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  3. Jan 21, 2014 #2
    fortycalglock

    fortycalglock Road Train Member

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    Yes you need a freight broker MC number which is completely different than a motor carrier MC. You'll also need a $75,000 bond.
     
    fortycalglock, Jan 21, 2014
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  4. Jan 21, 2014 #3
    machineman2005

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    Thanks - but on sylectus load board it states that you have your authority for 1 year . So even if I get my freight broker MC do I have to wait one year to use sylectus?
     
    machineman2005, Jan 21, 2014
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  5. Jan 21, 2014 #4
    MBunt387

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    You'd probably be better off being an agent for a broker who is already set up. Less cost up front.
     
    MBunt387, Jan 21, 2014
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  7. Jan 21, 2014 #5
    rank

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    Never heard of that requirement for a load broker before. Try DAT/Transcore and see what they say.
     
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  8. Jan 21, 2014 #6
    rollin coal

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    What kind of freight do you have? Sylectus network has some strict requirements if they say you need a year in business that's just how it is, actually that's not all that strict. On carrier side they have requirements like that also. They are not the cheapest either.
     
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  9. Jan 24, 2014 #7
    Ed MacLane

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    Yes, for regulated commodities. No for unregulated commodities.
    No. Incorrect.
    Yes.
     
    Ed MacLane, Jan 24, 2014
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