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FIRST CUT

FIRST CUT is a freight broker registered with the FMCSA under MC number MC426728 and USDOT 2228910. As of August 10, 2026, its broker authority is listed as active, and the business is based in EVANSTON, IL. A broker surety bond (BMC-84) is on file — the protection carriers and shippers can claim against if the broker fails to pay.

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Business information on file

Registration snapshot

Legal name: FIRST CUT PRODUCE, INC.
DBA name: FIRST CUT
MC number: MC426728
DOT number: 2228910
Authority status: Active
Business address on file: 1515 SHERMAN AVENUE SUITE 2 NE
EVANSTON, IL 60201
Business phone on file: (847) 332-1827

Authority, bond & insurance

What the FMCSA record shows

Broker bond required: Yes
Broker bond on file: Yes
Public liability (BIPD) on file: No
Cargo insurance on file: No

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Before booking with FIRST CUT

What carriers may want to review

Confirm FIRST CUT's authority status is still active before accepting freight.
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Verify the broker bond is current if a payment dispute arises.
Run a freight broker credit check on FIRST CUT to review payment history and days-to-pay.
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FAQ

FIRST CUT: freight broker questions

Is FIRST CUT an active freight broker?

As of August 10, 2026, FIRST CUT (MC426728) is listed with active broker authority in FMCSA records. Authority status can change, so carriers should re-check before booking a load.

What is FIRST CUT's MC and DOT number?

FIRST CUT operates under MC426728 and USDOT number 2228910, and is based in EVANSTON, IL.

Does FIRST CUT have a broker bond on file?

A broker surety bond (BMC-84) is on file — the protection carriers and shippers can claim against if the broker fails to pay.

How can I check FIRST CUT's credit and payment history?

FMCSA records show FIRST CUT's authority and bond, but not how the broker actually pays. Run a freight broker credit check on SureLoadr to see credit score, days-to-pay, and payment-risk signals before you accept a load.

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Public broker profiles and MC number lookup details confirm identity, authority status, bond, and insurance on file for FIRST CUT in EVANSTON, IL. They are a useful starting point, but they do not show the whole payment-risk picture.

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Public data and corrections

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