Federal Motor Carrier Regulations (49 CFR ยง 371): Core federal regulations governing broker operations, including record-keeping requirements, financial responsibility, and prohibited practices

Vehicle Leasing Regulations (49 CFR ยง 376): Regulations governing the lease and interchange of vehicles in motor carrier operations

Safety Regulations (49 CFR ยง 390): Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations establishing safety requirements and standards for commercial motor vehicles

MAP-21: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act - Comprehensive transportation law affecting broker authority and bond requirements

Property Broker Licensing (49 USC ยง 13904): Federal requirements for obtaining and maintaining property broker licenses, including registration and financial security requirements

Financial Responsibility (49 CFR ยง 387): Regulations establishing minimum levels of financial responsibility for motor carriers, including insurance requirements

Carmack Amendment (49 USC ยง 14706): Federal law governing carrier liability for loss, damage, and delay of interstate shipments

Uniform Commercial Code: State-adopted standardized business laws governing commercial transactions, including contracts and shipping

CSA Program: Compliance, Safety, Accountability program requirements for monitoring and evaluating carrier safety performance

Hours of Service Regulations: Federal regulations governing maximum driving time and required rest periods for commercial drivers

Truth in Lending Act: Federal law requiring disclosure of credit terms and standardizing calculation of credit costs in financial arrangements

Independent Contractor Regulations: Federal and state laws governing classification and treatment of independent contractors versus employees

Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Regulations: Requirements for electronic logging devices to record driver hours of service and compliance data

Surety Bond Requirements: Federal requirement for brokers to maintain a $75,000 surety bond or trust fund for financial security

State-Specific Contract Laws: Various state laws affecting contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation in transportation agreements