Carrier & Broker Lookup

A DOT number (USDOT Number) is a unique identifier assigned by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to every commercial motor carrier operating in interstate commerce. You can find a carrier's DOT number on the side of their truck (required by law), on their rate confirmation, or by searching their company name in this tool.

A DOT number identifies a commercial motor carrier for safety purposes and is required for all interstate carriers. An MC (Motor Carrier) number is an operating authority number required for carriers that transport regulated commodities for hire in interstate commerce. A carrier can have a DOT number without an MC number (e.g., private carriers), but all for-hire interstate carriers need both.

Search the carrier by DOT or MC number in this tool. Check that the status shows 'ACTIVE' (green badge). Also verify each docket/authority number shows 'ACTIVE' status. An inactive or revoked authority means the carrier is not legally authorized to operate for hire in interstate commerce.

FMCSA assigns safety ratings after compliance reviews: 'Satisfactory' means the carrier has adequate safety management controls. 'Conditional' means there are deficiencies but corrective actions may resolve them. 'Unsatisfactory' means the carrier does not have adequate safety management controls and should be avoided. Many carriers are 'Not Rated' — this doesn't mean unsafe, just that they haven't had a full compliance review.

This tool queries the FMCSA's official database in real-time. The FMCSA updates their records daily, so the information you see is as current as the FMCSA's own records. There is no caching — every search hits the live database.

Yes. This tool searches all FMCSA-registered entities including carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders. Search by MC number, DOT number, company name, or phone number. The entity type (Carrier, Broker, or Carrier & Broker) is clearly displayed in the results.

The MCS-150 form (Motor Carrier Identification Report) is a biennial update that carriers must file every 2 years. It contains fleet size, mileage, driver counts, and contact information. An outdated MCS-150 (more than 2 years old) can indicate a non-compliant carrier. The FMCSA can deactivate a carrier's DOT number for failing to update their MCS-150.

The equipment table shows three categories: 'Owned' means vehicles the carrier owns outright. 'Term Leased' means vehicles leased under a long-term agreement (typically 1+ years). 'Trip Leased' means vehicles leased for a single trip or short-term use. This breakdown helps you understand a carrier's fleet composition and financial structure.

This tool shows the carrier's FMCSA registration data. For detailed insurance information including policy numbers, coverage amounts, and insurance history, click the 'Check Insurance (L&I)' link in the carrier detail view. This links directly to the FMCSA's Licensing & Insurance public portal where you can verify current coverage.

Yes, this tool is 100% free with no account required. We query the FMCSA's public database directly — the same data that the government makes freely available. No login, no paywall, no limits on searches. We built this tool to help carriers and brokers verify each other quickly and easily.