Question 1

How do I vet a freight carrier?

Accepted Answer

Enter the carrier's MC# or DOT# on FreightSafe to instantly check their FMCSA authority status, safety rating, insurance on file, out-of-service rates, crash history, and fraud risk score. The tool runs 8 safety checks in under 60 seconds.

Question 2

How do I check if a carrier has active authority?

Accepted Answer

Enter the carrier's MC number on FreightSafe or visit the FMCSA SAFER website. Active authority means the carrier is legally authorized to operate. FreightSafe checks this automatically and flags revoked or suspended authority as high risk.

Question 3

What is a good safety rating for a freight carrier?

Accepted Answer

FMCSA issues three safety ratings: Satisfactory, Conditional, and Unsatisfactory. Satisfactory is the best rating. Carriers with Conditional or Unsatisfactory ratings should be approached with caution. Many carriers have no rating, meaning they have not been formally reviewed.

Question 4

What is a carrier out-of-service rate?

Accepted Answer

The out-of-service rate shows what percentage of a carrier's vehicles or drivers were placed out of service during roadside inspections. A rate below the national average indicates a safer, well-maintained fleet. FreightSafe displays both driver and vehicle OOS rates compared to national averages.

Question 5

Is FreightSafe free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. FreightSafe is completely free with no signup required. Enter any MC# or DOT# to instantly vet a carrier.

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