Carrier check tools for freight brokers

Each tool runs the same check of a carrier’s FMCSA public record by MC number, with 3 free checks and no signup. The checklist covers the steps that happen outside the record.

Last reviewed: November 1, 2026 · By VetCarrier

• Carrier vetting tool for freight brokers

  A carrier vetting tool that reads the FMCSA record behind an MC number: authority, insurance on file, safety rating and out-of-service orders.

• Free MC number lookup

  Look up an MC number against FMCSA records. 3 free lookups with no signup, each with authority, insurance on file, safety rating and a dated PDF.

• Carrier insurance check from FMCSA records

  Check the liability insurance a carrier has on file with FMCSA against the amount required, by MC number. It does not verify a policy or certificate.

• Carrier vetting checklist for freight brokers

  A one-page carrier vetting checklist for freight brokers, built from FMCSA rules and the FBI’s 2026 cargo theft alert. Free printable PDF, no signup.

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Criminals copy real carrier records, so a clean check does not prove the caller is that carrier: always confirm their phone, email and address another way. A VetCarrier check is not a guarantee that a carrier is safe or legitimate.