Having a complete carrier packet helps mitigate risk for the broker and the carrier. When a broker has a completed broker-carrier packet, they reduce many risks involved in working with a new carrier. The broker and carrier’s agreement includes information such as the carrier’s Motor Carrier (MC) number, the agreement date, the number of days until payment, invoicing procedures, and insurance requirements.

Carriers need well-designed broker-carrier packets because the included forms represent a valuable source of information. The contents of a broker-carrier packet are for the benefit of both parties. Carriers want reassurance that they will be paid the agreed-upon amount of money for delivering cargo as promised. They also need information about the shipper, the type of cargo they’ll carry, and expectations about when and where to deliver the load.