§ 13903. Registration of freight forwarders

• (a) The Secretary shall register a person to provide service subject to jurisdiction under subchapter III of chapter 135 as a freight forwarder if the Secretary determines that the person—
  • (1) has sufficient experience to qualify the person to act as a freight forwarder; and
  • (2) is fit, willing, and able to provide the service and to comply with this part and applicable regulations of the Secretary.
• (b) A registration issued under subsection (a) shall only remain in effect while the freight forwarder is in compliance with section 13906(c).
• (c) Each freight forwarder shall employ, as an officer, an individual who—
  • (1) has at least 3 years of relevant experience; or
  • (2) provides the Secretary with satisfactory evidence of the individual’s knowledge of related rules, regulations, and industry practices.
• (d) A freight forwarder may not provide transportation as a motor carrier unless the freight forwarder has registered separately under this chapter to provide transportation as a motor carrier.
• (e) The Secretary shall require a freight forwarder to update its registration under this section not later than 30 days after a change in the freight forwarder’s address, other contact information, officers, process agent, or other essential information, as determined by the Secretary.