Resources
Freight broker, OTI, customs, SDDC, warehouse operator, and distributor bonds. Open a bond page when you know the type, or browse the full list on this site.
Overview
A surety bond is a three-party guarantee: the principal (you), the obligee (the agency), and the surety. For freight that usually means a BMC-84 freight broker bond, an OTI bond, a U.S. customs continuous or single-entry bond, an SDDC DoD military freight performance bond, a warehouse operator bond, or a distributor bond.
Eligibility
This site
These are the live products for this metro — not a statewide dump of other bond categories.
Distributor Bond
State distributor surety for fuel, tobacco, and liquor wholesalers
Freight Broker Bond (BMC-84)
Federal $75,000 BMC-84 for Texas freight brokers
U.S. Customs Bond
CBP continuous or single-entry customs bonds for Texas importers
Warehouse Operator Bond
USDA and public warehouse surety for storage operators
Ocean Transportation Intermediary OTI Bond
FMC OTI bonding for Texas freight forwarders and NVOCCs
SDDC DOD Military Freight Management Bond
DoD military freight performance bond — up to $100,000
Intrastate Motor Transportation Broker Bond
TxDMV intrastate broker bond — at least $10,000
Primary sources & regulators
Official agencies behind these freight filings.
Also need coverage?
Need more than a bond? Through the same agency desk we can discuss commercial coverage for the whole business.
Next step
Open the Freight Bonds hub, or contact us if you are not sure which one you need.
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