Utah Freight Broker Bond$75,000 BMC-84 for the Salt Lake City Corridor
Every Utah freight broker needs the same $75,000 surety bond filed on FMCSA Form BMC-84 that every other state requires — set by 49 U.S.C. § 13906(b) and 49 CFR § 387.307. Utah Code Title 72, Chapter 9 — the state's Motor Carrier Safety Act — regulates carriers, drivers, and the state's ports of entry, but never defines or licenses “broker” as its own category. What makes Utah unusual isn't a second bond — it's that Salt Lake City is home to one of the country's densest concentrations of freight-brokerage employers, from England Logistics to national names like Total Quality Logistics. See our broker authority guide for the full FMCSA process.
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Official Federal (FMCSA) Requirements
"A broker shall provide a surety bond, trust fund agreement, or other financial security in the amount of $75,000 in a form, manner, and amount as the Secretary may prescribe."Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — 49 CFR § 387.307, implementing 49 U.S.C. § 13906(b) • 49 CFR § 387.307
Salt Lake City Is a National Freight-Brokerage Address — That Changes Who's Applying for a Bond
Most states that show up in a “freight broker bond” search are being searched by first-time small operators. Utah is different because Salt Lake City itself is a brokerage hub: England Logistics, founded in 1997 and headquartered at 1325 South 4700 West, is one of the nation's top freight brokerage firms and runs an agent network that trains carrier-sales reps who eventually branch out on their own. C.R. England, the asset-based truckload carrier England Logistics grew out of, is also Salt Lake City-headquartered. National brokerages including Total Quality Logistics and Worldwide Express maintain Utah offices on top of that. The result is a steady pipeline of people searching for a Utah freight broker bond who already know the industry — they're leaving a host brokerage's authority to file their own for the first time, not learning the business from zero.
The Anchor Employers
- England Logistics — founded 1997, headquartered at 1325 S 4700 W, Salt Lake City
- C.R. England — the SLC-based truckload carrier England Logistics grew out of
- National brokerages including Total Quality Logistics and Worldwide Express also run Utah offices
What That Means for Your Bond
- Agents operating under a host brokerage's authority use the host's BMC-84, not their own
- Filing your own MC number and BMC-84 is the step that makes you an independent brokerage
- Sureties often underwrite ex-agent applicants faster given verifiable carrier-sales experience
Ready to file your own MC number and leave a host brokerage's authority behind, or start fresh on the I-80/I-15 corridor? We file your BMC-84 directly with the FMCSA.
Utah Code Title 72, Chapter 9 Regulates Carriers at UDOT's Ports of Entry — Not Brokers
Utah's Motor Carrier Safety Act defines “motor carrier” under § 72-9-102 as anyone transporting freight or property by commercial vehicle on a Utah highway, and directs the Utah Department of Transportation to enforce federal safety regulations against carriers under § 72-9-301, including through the ports of entry it constructs and operates under § 72-9-501. UDOT runs eight ports of entry statewide — two of them on the corridors that matter most to a Salt Lake City-based broker.
I-80 and I-15 Ports of Entry Relevant to Salt Lake City Brokers
UDOT checks carrier credentials, weight, and safety compliance at these stations — not broker paperwork
| Port of Entry | Highway | Established | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo | I-80 (Utah/Wyoming line) | 1952 | Includes a truck inspection bay |
| Wendover | I-80 (Utah/Nevada line) | 1954 | Adjacent to the Bonneville Salt Flats |
| Perry | I-15 (north of Brigham City) | 1952 | Over 10,000 trucks pass through routinely |
| St. George | I-15 (Utah/Arizona line) | 1951 | Rebuilt 1992 as a fully computer-automated port |
Utah operates eight ports of entry statewide; the four listed sit on the I-80/I-15 corridor that carries the bulk of Salt Lake City-brokered freight.
Sources: Utah Code § 72-9-102, § 72-9-301, § 72-9-501; UDOT Motor Carrier Division port-of-entry directory
Producer Insight: Why This Matters to a Broker
A carrier flagged out of service or overweight at Echo, Wendover, Perry, or St. George doesn't just get a citation — it misses your delivery window and can strand the rest of that truck's route for the day. Checking a carrier's FMCSA safety rating and credentials before you book a load matters more on corridors with active port-of-entry enforcement than in states without one.
Union Pacific's Salt Lake City Intermodal Terminal Is a Second Freight Lane, Not a Sideshow
The Salt Lake City Intermodal Terminal (SLCIT), owned and operated by Union Pacific, UDOT's own freight planning documents describe as Utah's global freight gateway. Roughly 500 to 600 containers and trailers are loaded or unloaded there daily, against a maximum throughput of about 1,200 units per day, with direct rail service to the Ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach and Oakland on the West Coast and inland hubs in Chicago, Kansas City, St. Louis, Memphis, and Houston. Most inbound freight arriving at SLCIT from the west is manufactured goods from Asia; most outbound freight is Utah food products, animal feed, and seed.
For a broker, the practical takeaway: drayage and transload capacity around SLCIT exists independent of I-15/I-80 over-the-road freight. A broker whose book leans entirely on highway carriers is missing a lane of Salt Lake City capacity that intermodal-savvy competitors are already booking against.
Utah Freight Broker Bond Cost
The $75,000 BMC-84 is priced as a percentage of face value — you never pay $75,000, only the annual premium. Pricing is driven by credit, not geography; see our freight broker bond cost by state guide and surety bond cost overview for broader context.
The SLC Spinout Pricing Reality
Agents leaving a host brokerage's authority to file their own BMC-84 for the first time are underwritten as new brokers regardless of how many years they've sold freight — expect $1,500–$9,000/year even with strong personal credit until you build 12–18 months of independent operating history. Use our BMC-84 premium calculator to estimate your range.
No Utah Add-On Bond Cost
Because Utah Code Title 72, Chapter 9 never licenses brokers separately from carriers, there's no second premium to budget for. Your entity-registration costs with the Division of Corporations ($59 to form, $18/year to renew) are the only other recurring line item.
Getting Broker Authority as a Utah-Based Broker
Because Utah runs no separate broker-licensing track, the process is entirely federal — plus Division of Corporations entity registration if you're forming or relocating your business here. See our full guide to getting freight broker authority for more detail on each step.
Utah-Specific Steps
- 1
Register Your Entity With the Utah Division of Corporations (If Forming Here)
$59 Certificate of Organization for a new LLC, filed through the OneStop portal
- 2
Register for UCR
$46/year for brokers in 2026; separate from your BMC-84 renewal date
Utah LLCs also file an $18/year renewal report with the Division of Corporations — unrelated to your BMC-84.
Utah Freight Broker Bond — Frequently Asked Questions
Questions specific to Utah-based brokers, the Salt Lake City brokerage cluster, and UDOT's ports of entry
Does Utah require its own state broker license or bond on top of the federal BMC-84?
Why do so many Utah freight brokers start out as agents of another Salt Lake City brokerage instead of filing their own MC number?
What do UDOT's ports of entry actually check, and why does that matter to a broker who never drives a truck?
How much does it cost to register a freight brokerage entity in Utah, separate from the bond itself?
Is Salt Lake City's freight economy just long-haul trucking, or does the rail intermodal terminal matter for a broker's book?
FMCSA Broker Registration
Official FMCSA portal for broker authority applications, BMC-84 filing status, and SAFER system lookups.
UDOT Motor Carrier Division
Official UDOT portal for motor carrier compliance, ports of entry, and permitting — not a bonding requirement, but relevant carrier-vetting context for brokers.
Freight Broker Bond Resources
Freight Broker Bond Hub
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Freight Broker Bond Cost
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BMC-84 Deep Dive
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Cost by State Guide
How pricing varies by credit tier, not by state
BMC-84 vs BMC-85
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How to Get Broker Authority
Step-by-step FMCSA authority process from MC# to ACTIVE status
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