BOC-3 Filing: What It Really Costs & How to Dodge the Scams (2026)

Becoming a freight broker does not cost $100,000 like most people think. Here is the real breakdown. FMCSA broker authority application is $300. Your surety bond or trust fund is $75,000 face value but you pay $900 to $3,000 annually depending on credit. A BOC-3 process agent filing runs $30 to $50. Load board subscriptions cost $150 to $400 per month. Total startup cost is $1,500 to $4,000. The $100,000 myth comes from the bond face value, not what you actually pay. Follow to learn how to start