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Freight Brokers

Laws And Rules

Forwarder: A business that asks for, gathers, or puts together shipments so they can be combined into one bigger shipment. 

Broker: A business that makes contracts for, or sets up, the transportation of goods using two or more common carriers. 

Note: a person cannot operate as both a broker and a forwarder. 

Freight broker companies regulated by the Utilities and Transportation Commission can be found using the companies lookup web page. 

How to Apply for a Permit 

  1. Download the appropriate form.

  2. Save it to your desktop. 

  3. Fill it out. 

  4. Submit the form online using the e-filing form. 

  5. Pay your fee online using the Make a Payment Now web page. 

Complete applications usually take about one day to process. Incomplete applications take an average of nine days to process. 

If you cannot e-file, email the form to transportation@utc.wa.gov. 

Permit Application Form

How to Cancel a Permit  

Click here to cancel online

or

Use the Voluntary Permit Cancellation Request (PDF) to cancel a permit. 

Insurance

Contact Licensing Services 

Email transportation@utc.wa.gov 

Call (360) 664-1222

Mailing address: 

Utilities and Transportation Commission 
P.O. Box 47250 
Olympia, WA 98504-7250