Applying for FMCSA
Operating Authority?
Brief Is Your Arbitration
Provider.

Federal law requires interstate household goods movers to name an arbitration provider. Brief gives you a compliant program and proof of enrollment – immediately after sign-up.
Sign up. Get your certificate. Get back to your application.

Immediate Delivery

What You Get the Moment You Sign Up

You do not wait for a review. The moment your payment processes, Brief generates your compliance certificate and program documentation.

Compliance Certificate

Ready to include in your FMCSA application, bill of lading, or customer agreement. Generated immediately after sign-up.

Arbitration Program Documentation

Written proof your program exists and meets the federal requirement under 49 CFR 375.211. Show it to customers, auditors, or attorneys.

Fully Online Dispute Process

Ready when a customer needs it. Brief manages the entire arbitration process from filing to award. You do not run it yourself.

The Federal Requirement

Why You Need This

Under 49 CFR 375.211, every interstate household goods mover must offer customers arbitration for resolving loss, damage, and carrier charge disputes. This requirement is tied directly to your operating authority. It is not optional.

Brief Issued
Arbitration Program Certificate
Proof of FMCSA-Compliant Arbitration Enrollment
CarrierYour Moving Company, LLC
Program ProviderBrief
Regulatory Basis49 CFR 375.211
CoverageLoss, Damage & Carrier Charges
StatusActive & Compliant
Date IssuedImmediately on Sign-Up
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Getting Started

Up and Running in Minutes

Three steps. No setup complexity. Your certificate is waiting on the other side.

Choose a plan

Select Starter, Pro, or Fleet. Enter your company details. Takes a few minutes online. No contracts, no lengthy setup forms.

Get your compliance certificate

Brief generates your certificate the moment payment processes. Download it, email it, or attach it directly to your FMCSA application.

Use it when a claim comes in

When a customer files a dispute, Brief runs the entire arbitration process online. You participate and do not manage paperwork.

When a Claim Comes In

How Brief Handles a Dispute

1

Claim opened

Customer files the claim through Brief's online platform. No mailing, no in-person filing.

2

Respondent notified

You receive notice and full claim details immediately via email and your Brief dashboard.

3

Response submitted

You submit your response online. If no response is filed, a default finding may be issued.

4

Evidence and discovery

Both sides upload documentation online. No physical exchange, no court visits required.

5

E-Judge evaluation

A neutral arbitrator (E-Judge) reviews the full case record and both parties' evidence.

6

Award or settlement

A binding decision is issued, or parties reach a settlement. Process complete.

Brief runs a structured, fully online process from claim filing to award. You participate and do not manage paperwork or coordinate timelines.

~45 days

Average resolution with Brief. From claim filing to award.

410 days

Traditional arbitration average. Industry benchmark (AAA commercial).

90%

Lower cost than traditional platforms. AAA filing fee starts at $1,750+.

Why Brief

Built for What Movers Actually Deal With

Not a generic arbitration platform. Built for the claim sizes, timelines, and budgets that moving companies actually see.

10x

Faster Than Traditional Arbitration

45 days vs. 410 days average. Your customers get resolution, you get certainty, and everyone moves on.

90%

More Cost Effective

AAA filing fee alone starts at $1,750+ for commercial disputes. Brief is priced for the claims movers actually see.

Day 1

Compliance Proof on Sign-Up

Your certificate is generated the moment you sign up, not after a review.

100%

Online Process

Loss and damage claims and carrier charge disputes are handled online.

Pricing

Simple Plans for Moving Companies

No per-claim fees until a case opens. No long-term contracts. Cancel anytime.
Step 1 of 4How many trucks do you operate?

Pricing updates automatically. Steps 2-4 happen on checkout.

Starter

$24/mo

or $20/month billed annually - 1 truck

  • Compliance certificate on sign-up
  • Loss, damage and carrier charge coverage
  • Fully online dispute process
  • Program documentation included
  • No per-claim fees until case opens
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Fleet

Custom

5+ trucks - Volume pricing

  • Everything in Pro
  • Dedicated account support
  • Branded program contracts
  • Multi-vehicle volume pricing
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All plans include your compliance certificate immediately after sign-up.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked

Under 49 CFR 375.211, interstate household goods movers must offer customers arbitration for loss, damage, and carrier charge disputes, and provide a written summary of the program. Brief satisfies this requirement fully.

Yes. Your compliance certificate is ready the moment you sign up and can be submitted with your operating authority application immediately. No waiting period.

Immediately after sign-up. No review process, no approval queue. Your certificate is generated automatically when your payment is confirmed.

Loss and damage claims, and moving charge disputes (carrier charge disputes under 49 CFR 375.211). All required by FMCSA for household goods carriers.

Brief resolves disputes in approximately 45 days, compared to 410 days through traditional arbitration.

No. Plans are month-to-month. Cancel anytime. There are no long-term commitments or cancellation fees.

Your FMCSA Application Is Waiting.

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