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Effective October 1st, new regulations will impact how truckers and freight brokers operate. Here’s what you need to know: A trucker cannot hire another trucker for loading or dispatch purposes unless under a long-term lease agreement. A trucker may not take a load from a load board for brokering; they must haul it using their own equipment. A trucker cannot take possession of cargo for the purpose of brokering. A trucker’s name cannot appear on a bill of lading for cargo they are not in possession of. These changes reinforce compliance and transparency in the industry. Stay informed and ensure your operations align with these new rules. Many aspiring freight brokers assume that completing a training program automatically makes them licensed professionals, ready to start their own business. However, the reality of becoming a successful and licensed freight broker involves much more than just attending a course. Stay tuned as we break down what it really takes to go from training to fully licensed freight broker status—and how to avoid costly mistakes along the way. No trucker may hire for loading, another trucker to FOR TRUCKERS : EFFECTIVE OCT 1ST balance a dispatch, except by long term lease No trucker can take a load off a load board for brokering purposes, they can only haul that load in their own equipment. No trucker may take possession of cargo for brokering purposes. No truckers name may appear on a bill of lading for a cargo they are not in possession of.

Let’s take a moment to talk about Mark. Mark has spent time researching various freight broker training programs. After weighing his options, he finally makes a decision. It seems like a no-brainer—the program he chooses is affordable, promises to teach him everything he needs to know, and claims to set him up for success in the industry. But is it really that simple? Many aspiring freight brokers assume that completing a training program automatically makes them licensed professionals, ready to start their own business. However, the reality of becoming a successful and licensed freight broker involves much more than just attending a course. Stay tuned as we break down what it really takes to go from training to fully licensed freight broker status—and how to avoid costly mistakes along the way.

One of the most common questions we receive is whether training is required to become a freight broker. Until 2011, the answer was a simple “No, it’s not legally required.” However, with the introduction of MAP-21, regulations have started to evolve. As of now, the short answer to the freight broker training requirement is still “Not yet.”