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Hello Everyone,

I am writing here today as I have received information on Instant Logistics. They have failed to pay a lot of carriers and received payment from their end customer. The master mind behind this is a person named FIN. I know it is fake name but the director is the culprit.
 
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FMCSA has a pending insurance cancellation, but a new policy is set to begin in its place on the date of the cancellation. If you're still having issues with payment, for a load that involves the US, I would reach out to the expiring policy provider right away.
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Any dealings with Instant Logistics in 2025?
1075 W Georgia St #2500
Vancouver, BC V6E 3C9 Canada
 
Jim L said:
FMCSA has a pending insurance cancellation, but a new policy is set to begin in its place on the date of the cancellation. If you're still having issues with payment, for a load that involves the US, I would reach out to the expiring policy provider right away.
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Unfortunately for many Canadians carriers moving a load originated in Canada delivering to the US, for a US or Canadian licensed load broker, will not be covered by the surety. Inbound from the US will with some exceptions.
 
onmetro550 said:
Unfortunately for many Canadians carriers moving a load originated in Canada delivering to the US, for a US or Canadian licensed load broker, will not be covered by the surety. Inbound from the US will with some exceptions.
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That may be the first response from the surety holder, that CDN origin goods are not covered by the FMCSA, but there are cases that it is covered especially where the US entity is the owner of the goods. A good paralegal or a transportation lawyer will be able to convince the surety holder of that.
If not, then the goods (and transportation contract) are owned by the CDN entity and that will be covered under the Canadian BOL act.

Either way, a legal claim to all parties showing that the surety did not cover the loss will surely be the way to go.
 
Jim L said:
That may be the first response from the surety holder, that CDN origin goods are not covered by the FMCSA, but there are cases that it is covered especially where the US entity is the owner of the goods. A good paralegal or a transportation lawyer will be able to convince the surety holder of that.
If not, then the goods (and transportation contract) are owned by the CDN entity and that will be covered under the Canadian BOL act.

Either way, a legal claim to all parties showing that the surety did not cover the loss will surely be the way to go.
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Yes, brokered shipments between the US and Canada are subject to surety bonds, including the US Freight Broker Bond (BMC-84) for brokers operating in the US market.Both Canadian brokers handling US cross-border freight and US-based brokers operating in Canada need to secure the necessary bonds to comply with regulations and provide financial protection for carriers and the respective customs agencies.

US Requirements for Canadian Brokers
  • US Freight Broker Bond (BMC-84):
    Canadian freight brokers who broker freight into or out of the United States are required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to obtain a $75,000 USD BMC-84 surety bond.

  • Purpose:
    This bond serves as a financial guarantee to motor carriers for services rendered, providing a recourse if the broker fails to pay them for their services.

  • Market Access:
    Many carriers in the US refuse to work with brokers that do not have the proper bond, making it essential for Canadian brokers entering the US market.
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It should come as no surprise, that an insurers initial response to a claim of any kind is to deny it. A claimant with limited experience or without the assistance of a knowledgeable paralegal, is most likely to be met with the insurers standard default position, denial. If a Canadian freight broker is required to register with FMCSA in order to conduct legal, cross border transportation, and in order to complete that registration, must obtain and post a 75K surety bond, then in the event of a legitimate claim against that bond, the bond issuer must respond.
 
SCAM CHASER said:
Yes, brokered shipments between the US and Canada are subject to surety bonds, including the US Freight Broker Bond (BMC-84) for brokers operating in the US market.Both Canadian brokers handling US cross-border freight and US-based brokers operating in Canada need to secure the necessary bonds to comply with regulations and provide financial protection for carriers and the respective customs agencies.

US Requirements for Canadian Brokers
  • US Freight Broker Bond (BMC-84):
    Canadian freight brokers who broker freight into or out of the United States are required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to obtain a $75,000 USD BMC-84 surety bond.

  • Purpose:
    This bond serves as a financial guarantee to motor carriers for services rendered, providing a recourse if the broker fails to pay them for their services.

  • Market Access:
    Many carriers in the US refuse to work with brokers that do not have the proper bond, making it essential for Canadian brokers entering the US market.
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Problem is that nobody really cares to even enforce this regulation. I know at least one broker who does it without the bond and carriers do not care. Customers do not care. So the legislation ends up being useless. What do you think would happen if I place this call to FMCSA about that broker? I'm curious to see your answers.
 
martinwizz said:
Problem is that nobody really cares to even enforce this regulation. I know at least one broker who does it without the bond and carriers do not care. Customers do not care. So the legislation ends up being useless. What do you think would happen if I place this call to FMCSA about that broker? I'm curious to see your answers.
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I have come across the same - know a broker who's operated for almost a decade with out a bond on file - carriers and clients apparently didn't care. I'm sure there's tons of them out there. Sad really, especially for those of us run operate within the legal requirements.
 
We make a point of telling new customers exactly what the current regulations regarding cross border shipments are. Especially the expensive outcomes that can result by using a non registered freight broker. More attention to enforcement would certainly help.
 
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loaders said:
We make a point of telling new customers exactly what the current regulations regarding cross border shipments are. Especially the expensive outcomes that can result by using a non registered freight broker. More attention to enforcement would certainly help.
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I've done the same for quite a long time now, doesn't always pay off, but even if we don't land a shipment I think it's the right thing to do so clients know what they should be expecting.
 
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Our experience with this broker was extremely disappointing. The team at dispatch@instantlogistics.ca displayed a lack of professionalism from the start — communication was rude, disrespectful, and dismissive. Instead of collaborating, they showed arrogance and no regard for proper business practices.

This is not a trustworthy or reliable partner, and we would not recommend working with them.
 
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