The shipper is the party that has products to transport. As a freight broker, you will mainly deal with business companies. A motor carrier is the party responsible for delivering the goods via truck to its destination. A freight broker negotiates a rate with a motor carrier. There are two...
Here is the rundown on the most common types of moving scams, the red flags to watch out for, tips on how to protect yourself and how to report a company. Types of moving scams According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), ...
What to look for when checking a USDOT number When you get the report from a USDOT number lookup, look for the following: The type of operations the company is authorized to perform (should be “carrier/broker”) The company’s operating status (“authorized for property, HHG”) ...
A broker does the legwork and sells the job to one or more transport carriers. There are pros and cons to working with both. Transport companies have more control over delivery time and assume more responsibility in the event of damage or an accident. On the other hand, brokers have ...