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How much is the broker bond, and what changed in 2026?

A broker needs $75,000 in financial security. A rule that took effect on Jan 16, 2026 tightened the broker financial-responsibility requirements. Claims that the bond rises to $150,000 in mid-2026 are not confirmed by a primary source here.

The $75,000 figure is widely cited and appears in the dispatcher guides we read. The 2026 rule, per a law-firm summary, gives a short window to restore the security if it is drawn down.

We do not state any other 2026 bond amount, because we did not find a primary source. Check FMCSA before you rely on a number.

General information, not legal advice. Rules change. Check the sources and talk to a transportation lawyer before you sign or start.

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