Who here has had a problem getting a surety bond? (If you've got it set up and you'd care to share what it cost vs your credit rating, that'd be awesome).

I'm very excited to announce a new way to start learning with 90DFB. We've just introduced a Premium Membership. Sign up to get access to EVERYTHING in the classroom. This is the most comprehensive training program available for those committed to building their own six- or seven-figure brokerage. You'll also get access to anything else we ever put in the classroom. That will include the "Tandem Talk System", 90DFB's unique advanced sales mechanism to get sales and long-term contracts without making 150 cold calls a day. Also coming soon are our sector-by-sector playbooks to help you explore and prepare for winning business in specialized niches where there is LESS COMPETITION and HIGHER PROFITS. How to sign up? Go to the classroom, click on any of the courses for sale, the click the link that says "Unlock with Premium" See ya there!

BIG announcement. The 90-Day Freight Broker is THE BEST online freight broker training program available. (Why? The most complete. 90DFB Blueprint, Tandem Talk System for sales without making 150 cold calls a day. I could go on) In the short time since it launched, it has helped dozens of new brokers find their way to their first paying shippers, setting them on course for long-term success. Buuut, I get it. Not everyone is quite ready for the commitment. Some of you have already started on your journey and maybe don't need the full course. (But if you do, learn more here) Sooooo, now you can buy individual modules in the classroom. To learn about each module, go to the 90-Day Freight Broker Course in the Classroom. You'll see full details about every module and how they propel you to success NOW. And that's not all... See, the wonderful thing about Skool is that it PAYS YOU to bring people in. That's right. When you INVITE PEOPLE, using your own link, you'll get paid a whopping 40% of anything they buy in here...forever. How to do this? You can find your invite link: 📱Cell Phone: Tap the top 3 dots "..." at the top right - then INVITE 💻Desktop/Laptop: Click the "INVITE PEOPLE" on the right-hand side just above the Leaderboard.

As of October 1, 2025, the FMCSA officially stopped issuing MC Numbers to new carriers and brokers. The Unified Registration System (URS) is now live. Your USDOT Number is your single identifier moving forward. This is one of the biggest shifts we’ve seen in brokerage compliance in years. If you’re already licensed, you’ll keep your MC Number for now, but everything new (filings, verifications, registrations) now runs through your USDOT record. Let’s break down what’s changed, why it matters, and what to do next. ⚙️ What’s Changed Since October 1 The FMCSA has merged registration systems under URS to simplify oversight and reduce confusion. Here’s what that means in practice: - No new MC Numbers are being issued. New brokers get a USDOT Number only. - Existing MC Numbers remain valid but are now linked directly to the USDOT record. - Operating authority types (broker, carrier, freight forwarder) now appear as designations under your USDOT profile. - All FMCSA filings (bond, BOC-3, insurance, and trust) now connect through your USDOT Number, not your MC. This change is about more than data cleanup; it’s about accountability. The FMCSA wants one unified record per business, not multiple identifiers that get lost in the shuffle. 💡 Why It Matters for Brokers Whether you’re established or just getting started, this shift affects how your brokerage operates and presents itself. - Contracts and compliance documents should now reference your USDOT Number. - Carrier vetting is done via USDOT lookup. The MC Number is no longer the gold standard. - Marketing and public listings should highlight your USDOT Number to reflect current compliance. - If you’re still relying on an MC Number for authority verification, you’re behind the curve. More than just avoiding penalties, early adoption of the URS system shows shippers you run a serious, future-ready operation. 🧭 What You Should Do Next 1. Audit your registration. Log into the FMCSA Portal and confirm your USDOT profile (name, address, email, phone) is accurate. 2. Update your compliance filings. Ensure your BOC-3, BMC-84/BMC-85, and insurance certificates all reflect your USDOT Number. 3. Adjust your public materials. Update your website, email signature, invoices, and load-board profiles to display your USDOT Number. 4. Retrain your team (if you have one). When vetting carriers or partners, check authority status using the USDOT system instead of relying on MC data. 5. Plan ahead for January 2026.The next big rule change (stricter financial security standards, as mentioned in my last post) hits in just two months.

What are the things you will commit to doing this week? (You don't have to name names or give away your business secrets - just a broad outline). I'll kick things off with my own in the first comment.