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What is the difference in being a Freight Broker or a Freight Broker Agent?

April 26, 2017agent broker freight

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What is the difference in being a Freight Broker or a Freight Broker Agent?

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A broker is the owner of his or her own company. They are required to meet all legal requirements (Authority, Bond, BOC-3) to operate as a broker. An agent works under the authority of the broker and typically receives a percentage of the brokerage fee.