Robert D Paton

Robert D Paton holds an active FMCSA license under USDOT 2219741 and MC-182606. Active authority means the broker is currently registered with the federal government and authorized to arrange motor-carrier shipments. Always verify current authority status on FMCSA SAFER before working with any broker.

Robert D Paton is headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, with FMCSA broker authority dating back 14 years, 8 months.

Robert D Paton operates under MC-182606 and USDOT 2219741. These are the unique federal identifiers issued by the FMCSA for any company arranging interstate freight in the U.S.

To haul loads for Robert D Paton, you'll typically need: (1) active MC operating authority, (2) a valid carrier packet signed and on file, (3) certificate of insurance naming the broker as additional insured, (4) a W-9, and (5) a signed broker-carrier agreement. The exact requirements vary by broker — contact Robert D Paton directly to start the setup process.

Many freight brokers prefer carriers with at least 6 months to 1 year of operating history before granting setup, but policies vary widely between brokers. If you're a new MC and want to know whether Robert D Paton accepts new authorities, the fastest way is to call them directly. We crowdsource this data — if you've been set up with Robert D Paton as a new MC, please share your experience on this profile.

A carrier packet is the broker's standard onboarding paperwork — typically a broker-carrier agreement, W-9 request, certificate of insurance request, and reference forms. If you have a current Robert D Paton carrier packet link, you can share it on this profile to help other carriers get set up faster.

Yes — based on the most recent FMCSA sync, Robert D Paton has active broker authority. Authority status can change at any time; always verify on the FMCSA SAFER system before signing a carrier-broker agreement.

Federal regulations require every property broker to maintain a $75,000 surety bond (BMC-84) or trust agreement (BMC-85) on file with FMCSA. This protects carriers from non-payment. Active broker authority generally means a valid bond is on file — verify current bond status via FMCSA's L&I (Licensing & Insurance) public search.

A freight broker holds FMCSA broker authority (MC-FF), legally arranges transportation between shippers and carriers, and earns commission from the rate spread. A truck dispatcher works on behalf of the carrier — finding loads on load boards, negotiating rates with brokers (like Robert D Paton), and handling paperwork. Brokers represent shippers; dispatchers represent carriers. See O Trucking's guide on dispatcher vs. freight broker, or learn about O Trucking's dispatch services for carriers.

Brokers source carriers through: (1) FMCSA-verified carrier directories where MC numbers and safety records are pre-checked, (2) load boards (DAT, Truckstop) that match active carriers to posted freight, (3) direct relationships with dispatch services that represent multiple carriers, and (4) referrals from current carriers. O Trucking maintains an FMCSA-licensed carrier directory — see active carriers based in Kansas. We also dispatch hundreds of owner-operators and small fleets — see O Trucking dispatch services.

Before accepting any load, do the full broker verification check: (1) confirm active MC broker authority on FMCSA SAFER, (2) verify BMC-84 surety bond ($75K minimum) or BMC-85 trust on FMCSA L&I, (3) check days-to-pay reputation on broker-credit databases, and (4) search carrier forums for fraud history. O Trucking maintains an FMCSA-licensed broker directory for Kansas with verified authority data and authority-age sorting so older, more-established brokerages surface first.