- 1). Work in the trucking and freight industry and learn to broker. A trucking broker license does not require proof of education as a broker. However, obtaining training through an apprenticeship or by working directly with a broker is well-advised. Large transportation companies may actually train you as a broker. Be aware that freight industry training schools do not answer to an industry standard and are not monitored by a third party. Look for instructors who actually work in the trucking industry as a broker to get the best training.
- 2). Apply for a business license in the state where you will be headquartered. Most state's require a business to be licensed through its business regulation and licensing department. You will need a legal business name and address to use when filing the FMCSA broker license application.
- 3). Apply for a trucking broker license through the FMCSA. Applicants must complete the OP-1 form also called the Motor Property Carrier and Broker Authority application. There is a $300 filing fee payable to the FMCSA with each application. When the FMCSA receives the application it will give the candidates file a docket number to be used to conduct the licensing process. The OP-1 application is available from the FMCSA website.
- 4). Obtain the required bond and file proof of the purchase with the FMCSA. Each candidate is required to obtain a $10,000 bond before the licensing application is considered complete. Form BMC-84 is filed with the FMCSA to document the surety bond purchase. The surety company will be familiar with form BMC-84 and provide the form for you.
- 5). Create a list of all the states you will be working in. File the Designation of Process Agent form for each state. The Designation of Process Agent form is the FMCSA form BOC-3 available from the FMCSA website. A trucking broker license cannot be awarded until at least one BOC-3 is returned to the FMCSA.
- 6). Complete the application process by returning all additional forms to the FMCSA. This includes the BMC-84 and all BOC-3's. The FMCSA provides a mailing address on its website for submitting documents. Call the FMCSA if you have further questions about the application process.
- 7). Receive approval from the FMCSA. Application approval arrives in the mail and includes an approval letter, a Department of Transportation broker license number and further information about how to maintain and display the license information.
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