Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC): October 10, 2013 Advisory

10/10/2013 10 Considerations in Choosing a Freight Audit and Payment Provider

Included in MAP-21, the transportation reauthorization signed into law by President Barak Obama in July of 2012, was a provision requiring brokers and freight forwarders to obtain and file with the FMCSA a surety bond or trust fund in the amount of $75,000.

This portion of the law became effective on October 1, 2013.  The FMCSA has provided a 60 day phase-in period to permit industry to complete the necessary paperwork. 

Beginning December 1, 2013, the SDDC will begin conducting reviews of all DOD approved brokers and freight forwarders to ensure they are in compliance with the aforementioned regulation.  Those found to be not in compliance will be disapproved and not able to reregister until the next open season.