Approximately 50 Days and Counting

If you are currently a broker or freight forwarder, or if you are a carrier which arranges for truckload transportation and need to obtain broker or freight forwarder authority, you have approximately 50 days left to comply before the agency begins enforcing the new rules.

A broker’s or freight forwarder’s bond can be obtained in less than 2 weeks and for a qualified applicant should cost less than $2,000 per annum.

ATTENTION: BROKERS & FREIGHT FORWARDERS NEW $75,000 BOND REQUIREMENT IN EFFECT OCT 1, 2013

ATTENTION: BROKERS & FREIGHT FORWARDERS
NEW $75,000 BOND REQUIREMENT IN EFFECT OCT 1, 2013
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Important Notice! Impending Changes in the Rules for Subcontracting Loads

When implemented by regulations to be promulgated by the FMCSA, the “FFIT” (Fighting Fraud in Transportation) statutes will affect the established practices of interlining or convenience interlining of shipments.

Analysis of Highway Bill

Attached is a PowerPoint explaining the issues covered in the Highway Bill (MAP-21). This outline is prepared by Rick Gobbell, our firm's Safety Consultant. Of particular interest is the EOBR requirement which may be delayed due to continued opposition and a de-funding bill passed by the House. In addition to provisions for new entrants and driver training, there are provisions precluding chameleon carriers and precluding shippers, broker and receivers from coercing drivers to exceed the hours of service.