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How to tell if a carrier is legit
- The USDOT number is active, with no out-of-service order
- Operating authority is active, with liability insurance on file and no pending revocation
- The phone number on FMCSA's record reaches the person you're dealing with
- The contact details haven't changed suddenly, and aren't shared with unrelated carriers
- The truck and driver at pickup match the carrier you booked
The lookup above checks the first four from public records. Read the full carrier vetting checklist.
Risk levels are automated signals from public FMCSA records, not verdicts about any company. Not affiliated with FMCSA or USDOT.