Know Who Is Moving Your Freight
Look up any trucking company, freight broker, or forwarder in seconds. Verify live safety records, active operating authority, and insurance filings directly from federal records.
Instant Carrier Intelligence at Your Fingertips
Enter any USDOT Number, MC/MX Docket, or Company Name above to check live authority, $75K broker bonds, insurance filings, and inspection history.
Specialized Verification Hubs
Targeted search engines built for exactly what you need to check.
USDOT Number Lookup
Check active fleet registrations, power units, registered drivers, safety audits, and roadside inspection history.
MC Number Lookup
Verify active for-hire motor carrier operating authority, interstate permissions, and contract carrier status.
Company Name Search
Search all regulated carriers, property brokers, and forwarders by legal name or "Doing Business As" trade name.
Motor Carrier Lookup
Dedicated checks for dry van, reefer, flatbed, and auto haulers with real-time crash and out-of-service stats.
Freight Broker Lookup
Verify freight brokers, licensed broker authority, and mandatory $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond filings.
Authority & Insurance Check
Check active vs. revoked status, BMC-91X primary liability ($750K–$5M), and scheduled cancellation notices.
What Live FMCSA Data Tells You
Clear, honest facts on what federal records prove and what you should always check yourself.
- The company has an official, registered USDOT number and legal business name on file.
- Whether their operating authority is currently ACTIVE or REVOKED.
- Active commercial liability insurance or $75,000 broker bond is officially posted.
- Real 24-month roadside inspection scores, vehicle violation rates, and crash history.
- •Call the registered phone number on file to confirm the dispatcher is not an impersonator.
- •Request a Certificate of Insurance (COI) that lists your company as a certificate holder.
- •Check that driver names and truck unit numbers match the dispatch packet before loading.
- •A "Not Rated" status simply means FMCSA has not conducted an on-site comprehensive audit.
Why Smart Shippers & Brokers Check Every Load
Freight is too valuable to gamble on. A 10-second lookup gives you complete peace of mind before freight ever leaves the dock.
Stop Double-Brokering & Scams
Match the contact phone and email with official USDOT records so scammers cannot steal freight using lookalike company names.
Confirm Legal Operating Authority
Make sure the carrier is legally authorized to move your load across state lines and has not been placed out of service.
Verify Real Active Insurance
Confirm that required public liability insurance or broker bonds are active and have not been cancelled or expired.
Carrier Verification & Regulatory Guides
In-depth educational articles written for transportation professionals and shippers.
What Is a USDOT Number? Complete Overview
Learn what a USDOT number is, who is legally required to obtain one, and how FMCSA tracks commercial fleet safety.
USDOT Number vs MC Number: Key Differences
Discover how safety registration differs from commercial for-hire operating authority under FMCSA regulations.
How to Check a Trucking Company Before Shipping
A practical diligence checklist for shippers and brokers to verify carrier legitimacy, insurance, and safety records.
FMCSA Lookup & Carrier Verification FAQs
How does the FMCSA lookup tool and search tool work?
TransportTrace is a real-time FMCSA records search and USDOT database lookup engine. When you query a USDOT number, MC number, FF docket, or company name, our system connects directly to official federal registries to retrieve live census records, active operating authority status, BMC-91X insurance filings, BMC-84 broker bonds, and roadside safety inspections.
How do I verify a trucking company or check a carrier before booking?
To check a trucking company or verify a transportation company: 1) Run an instant USDOT or MC lookup to confirm active federal registration; 2) Check that their operating authority is authorized for property; 3) Confirm active primary liability insurance coverage on file; and 4) Verify registered contact information to protect against identity fraud.
Can I perform a transportation company search with only a business name?
Yes. You can perform a company transportation lookup or carrier search by typing the full or partial legal entity name or "Doing Business As" (DBA) trade name. Our FMCSA checker will display all matching federal records so you can select the exact carrier or broker to verify.
What is the difference between a DOT number lookup and an FMCSA authority search?
A DOT lookup retrieves safety census records, power units, registered drivers, and roadside inspection history. An FMCSA authority search verifies whether the company holds active legal authority to transport freight for compensation across state lines or operate as a licensed property broker.