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Registration & Numbers 5 min read• Updated: September 2026

What Information Does the FMCSA Public Registry Provide?

A complete directory of all publicly accessible data fields provided by the FMCSA, including census, safety, licensing, and crash statistics.

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1. Scope of Public FMCSA Data

The FMCSA maintains several public data repositories designed to promote transparency and accountability in commercial transportation. These databases include the Safety and Fitness Electronic Records (SAFER) system, the Licensing & Insurance (L&I) database, and the QCMobile API.

2. Publicly Accessible Data Fields

Anyone researching a carrier can inspect the following public data points:

  • Entity Identity: Legal entity name, DBA name, USDOT number, MC/MX/FF number, physical address, mailing address, contact phone, officer name.
  • Operations: Operation classification (Interstate/Intrastate), entity type (Carrier/Broker), cargo categories carried.
  • Fleet: Number of power units, registered drivers, mileage reported on MCS-150 form.
  • Safety: Formal safety rating (Satisfactory, Conditional, Unsatisfactory, or Not Rated), inspection totals, OOS rates, 24-month crash counts (fatalities, injuries, towaways).
  • Insurance: Primary BIPD liability policies, cargo policies, bond filings, and underwriting insurance company names.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does FMCSA publish individual freight rates or pricing?

No. FMCSA is a regulatory and safety oversight agency and does not collect or publish commercial rates or contractual pricing.

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