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49 CFR Part 371

A plain-language orientation to federal property-broker rules using the current eCFR.

Part 371 addresses brokers of property.

Part 371 includes definitions, recordkeeping and other broker requirements. Individual sections should be read in their actual context.

Why this matters

Citing the wrong part—such as hours-of-service rules for a broker transaction-record dispute—can undermine accuracy.

Records to preserve

  • Exact regulatory question
  • Current eCFR text
  • Effective date
  • Relevant transaction facts
  • Proposed versus final status

How Grande Trucking Support can help

  • Locate current text
  • Summarize scope neutrally
  • Link to controlling source
  • Flag questions for legal review

Practical review checklist

  • Read the whole section
  • Confirm current date
  • Do not expand requirements beyond text
  • Distinguish guidance from regulation
Important limitation
This educational summary is not a legal interpretation.

Last reviewed: July 18, 2026.

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