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Federal Register · December 31, 2024
The title they went with Broker and Freight Forwarder Financial Responsibility; Extension of Compliance Date Noisy translates that to

Trucking brokers get another year to use a new online system

What happened
The US transportation agency is delaying a rule that requires freight brokers and forwarders to prove they have enough cash to cover claims. They now have until January 2026 to comply, instead of January 2025. This gives them more time to learn a new online registration system that the agency is still building.
Why it matters
The agency wants to move all its filings to a new online system. But that system is not ready yet. This delay means the agency will not enforce the new financial rules until its new system is fully operational. It also means the agency is not building the new functionality into its old systems.
The signal
Watch for the launch of the new online registration system and whether the agency sticks to the new January 2026 compliance date.
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