What's in a Carrier Packet?

A carrier packet (or carrier setup packet) is the paperwork a broker collects before tendering loads to a new carrier.

Typical contents

• Operating authority (MC certificate) and USDOT number
• Certificate of insurance (auto liability and cargo), requested from the agent
• W-9
• Signed broker-carrier agreement
• Payment or factoring details (a notice of assignment if factored)

Fraud checks for packets

Packets are easy to fake or steal. Verify the authority and insurance against FMCSA's records, call the phone number on file, and be suspicious of payment details that change after setup. CarrierTell's extension puts a risk badge next to every DOT and MC number in the packet email.

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