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freight broker

A freight broker is a person, firm, or corporation that arranges transportation of commodities for a fee.

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freight broker

A freight broker is a person, firm, or corporation that arranges transportation of commodities for a fee.

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The broker does no hauling and assumes no responsibility for the property being transported. Under the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) Termination Act, brokers are still required to register and file proof of required levels of financial responsibility.