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TrendingThe 2026 FMCSA Rule Is Now in Effect — Here's What Freight Brokers Need to Do
FMCSA rule 88 FR 78656 took effect January 16, 2026. BMC-85 trustees must now be eligible financial institutions under 49 CFR 387.307, and brokers get 7 business days after notice to restore security.
Recent Articles
SBA Surety Bond Program Hits Record $10.6 Billion in FY2025
The SBA's Surety Bond Guarantee Program posted its biggest year ever — $10.6 billion in guarantees, 2,200+ small businesses assisted, and $3.4 billion in contracts secured.
State Bond Requirement Changes: What's New in 2025-2026
Washington raised contractor bonds to $30K, Louisiana raised notary bonds to $50K, and more. A state-by-state breakdown of the biggest changes.
5 Ways to Lower Your Surety Bond Premium
Practical strategies that actually work: improve your credit, use the SBA program, build a claims-free record, shop multiple carriers, and consider multi-year terms.
The 7 Surety Bonds Every Contractor Needs to Know
From license bonds to performance bonds, here are the seven surety bonds contractors encounter most — and when each one applies to your business.
Nevada Phantom Bonds: 6 Bonds Being Sold That Don't Exist
6 Nevada bonds sold with no NRS chapter behind them, including an AB39 citation error and the NSCB "no flat amount" rule — verified statute by statute.