Freight Broker Bond (BMC-84)

Arizona Freight Broker Bond (BMC-84)

Federal BMC-84 freight broker bond for Arizona-based brokers

Freight brokers need a $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond filed with FMCSA. Arizona landing pages localize the apply path; the obligation is federal.

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Overview

What Is a Arizona Freight Broker Bond (BMC-84)?

A BMC-84 freight broker bond is the federal surety required for property broker authority with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Key Provisions

Guarantees compliance with 49 U.S.C. § 13906 - BMC-84
Protects the obligee named on the Arizona bond form
Remains subject to the penal sum and bond conditions

Surety Obligation Overview

What Does This Bond Guarantee?

The surety bond guarantees that the principal will perform the duties required under 49 U.S.C. § 13906 - BMC-84 up to the penal sum.

Principal: The party required to obtain the bond and perform the underlying obligation.
Obligee: United States - FMCSA BMC-84 obligee structure
Surety: The company issuing the bond and guaranteeing the obligation to the obligee.

When a claim may arise

A claim may arise if the principal fails to comply with the bonded Arizona obligation or causes covered loss to the obligee or protected parties.

If a claim is valid

If a claim is valid, the surety may pay up to the bond penalty according to the bond terms; the principal remains liable to reimburse the surety.

Scope of the Obligation

Comply with 49 U.S.C. § 13906 - BMC-84
Satisfy United States - FMCSA BMC-84 obligee structure filing conditions
Maintain the bond for the required term

Bond terms

Bond summary

Amount, premium, term, and the authority that requires this filing.

Eligibility

Who Needs This Bond?

Arizona companies arranging transportation of property for compensation as FMCSA property brokers need the BMC-84 bond.

Who Is Required to File

Applicants required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Arizona businesses renewing or expanding licensed activity
Out-of-state firms filing into Arizona markets

Requirements

What You Need to Apply

Obtain a $75,000 BMC-84 from an FMCSA-acceptable surety and file through the FMCSA process with your broker authority application.

Required Documentation

Legal entity name matching the license or filing
Bond amount: $75,000 Federal Statutory Limit
Arizona obligee form or statute citation
Owner or officer identification for underwriting

Filing

How this filing works

01

Confirm the Arizona requirement

Share your license type, court order, or obligee form and the exact penal sum required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
02

Underwrite and price

We review credit and filing details, then quote premium options through licensed surety markets.
03

Issue and file

Once approved, we issue the bond for delivery to United States - FMCSA BMC-84 obligee structure or for your Arizona filing package.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the required amount for an Arizona freight broker bond (bmc-84)?

The amount is $75,000 Federal Statutory Limit, as set under 49 U.S.C. § 13906 - BMC-84 and confirmed with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

Who is the obligee on an Arizona freight broker bond (bmc-84)?

The obligee is typically United States - FMCSA BMC-84 obligee structure. Always match the exact name on the Arizona form.

How long does it take to get the bond?

Many Arizona filings can be underwritten the same day when documents and credit are complete; complex amounts may take longer.

Does bad credit prevent approval?

Not always. Premium and collateral options vary by credit and bond size — ask for markets that still write the risk.

How do I renew the bond?

Most bonds renew on the term shown (1 Year). Keep continuity so your Arizona license or filing does not lapse.

Authority Resources

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

fmcsa.dot.gov

Next step

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