Carrier vetting for dispatchers
Beta: CarrierVet is in active testing. Verify critical decisions against FMCSA SAFER, and report anything that looks wrong to hello@carriervet.dev.
No key yet? Get a free API key: 50 lookups a month, no card. Without a key, the form builds the curl command for you. USDOT 53467 is a free example.
Dispatch services sign up owner-operators and small fleets, then book loads for them with brokers. Small brokerages tender loads to carriers they have not worked with before. Both run the same check many times a week: is this authority active, is insurance on file, is there an out-of-service order, and has anything about this company changed recently?
CarrierVet answers that with one lookup by MC or USDOT number and a PASS, REVIEW or FAIL verdict with reasons. Verified against official FMCSA records.
Where it fits
| Signing a new carrier | Confirm the authority is active and old enough for the brokers you work with, insurance is on file, and there is no out-of-service order. New authority under 90 days is flagged REVIEW. |
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| Before each booking | Re-check the carrier. Insurance can lapse and authority can be revoked between loads. |
| Spotting red flags | The risk endpoint flags recent phone, email or address changes and contact details shared with other carriers, common signs of identity theft and double brokering. |
| Keeping a record | Every lookup returns a dated receipt you can save with the load file. |
No code needed
Use the form on this page with your free key, run the curl command below from a terminal, or connect CarrierVet to an AI assistant through its MCP server and ask in plain English.
curl -s https://carriervet.dev/v1/carriers/mc/MC123456/risk -H "authorization: Bearer $KEY"
FAQ
Can I check a broker's authority with CarrierVet?
The verdict is about whether a company can haul freight as a motor carrier, so a broker-only MC number returns FAIL with not_a_carrier. The profile still shows broker authority status in authority.broker_status, and the broker's bond in the insurance block.
How many carriers can I check for free?
The free plan includes 50 lookups a month with no card. Paid plans with more lookups, watchlist alerts and batch lookups open after the beta; prices are on the home page.
Does CarrierVet replace a carrier packet?
No. It covers the FMCSA side of vetting: authority, insurance filings, out-of-service status, safety rating and contact signals. Keep collecting the W-9, certificate of insurance and signed agreement.
What if a carrier says its record is wrong?
Carriers can request a review on the corrections page. CarrierVet does not change FMCSA records; a carrier corrects its own record with FMCSA.
Do I need a developer?
No. The lookup form on this page runs in your browser with your key, and the curl command works from any terminal. Developers can use the REST API, OpenAPI spec or MCP server.
Get a free API key 50 lookups a month, no card. Paid plans open after the beta.
Related
Not a consumer report. Carrier data is derived from records maintained by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). It is provided as-is, may be delayed or incomplete, and is not a consumer report under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Do not use it to evaluate a natural person for credit, insurance, employment, or any other purpose covered by the FCRA. Carriers can request a review of a record or flag. Questions: hello@carriervet.dev.