What is the Carrier Directory and how does it help me source carriers?

It’s a powerful search tool for discovering and filtering FMCSA-registered motor carriers using verified data. You can find carriers by fleet size, equipment type, authority status, safety records, and more—all in one searchable dashboard.

Is the Carrier Directory included in the PRO plan?

No. The Carrier Directory is available as a standalone product. For a side-by-side comparison of features across plans, visit our Pricing page.

What data fields are available for each carrier in the directory?

Each carrier profile includes authority status, inspection history, insurance filings, cargo types, operating classification, contact information, and VIN-decoded fleet data.

Does the Carrier Directory support monitoring or alerts for status changes?

Monitoring is not included in the Carrier Directory. If you need real-time alerts on authority changes, insurance lapses, revocations, and more, check out our Monitoring product.

Can I export filtered carrier lists from the directory?

Yes. You can export filtered search results as a CSV or Excel file—no extra formatting or cleanup needed.

How often is the carrier data refreshed in the directory?

Carrier data is updated daily using the latest FMCSA records. Operating authority, contact details, and insurance info are kept current.

Who typically uses the Carrier Directory for sourcing or underwriting?

It’s used by insurance underwriters, factoring companies, freight brokers, and lead gen teams. These users rely on accurate, up-to-date carrier data to assess risk, streamline onboarding, and identify the right prospects.

Is there an API version of this data for programmatic use?

Yes. Our FMCSA API gives you structured access to the same carrier data—ideal for building internal tools, workflows, or integrations.

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Updated multiple times a day.

Get real-time carrier intelligence from FMCSA and layered sources—refreshed throughout the day to reflect current authority, insurance, and contact changes.

Go deeper than basic fleet size.

Search by exact fleet composition, including trailer types and unit counts, thanks to decoded VIN data for all power units and trailers.

Access policy-level information.

Pre-filter carriers by BIPD coverage, policy history, and authority age to quote only what fits your appetite

Structured exports, ready to use.

Download clean, formatted data—no cleanup required. Instantly usable in your CRM, TMS, or prospecting tools.

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Get in front of carriers when they need capital.

Target newly registered motor carriers right as they’re ramping up operations and looking for working capital.

Find fundable fleets, fast.

Filter by authority type, age, and equipment to prioritize carriers that are ready to invoice.

Catch them before the competition.

Track carrier expansions and reactivate leads when a previously inactive MC gets reinstated.

Make smarter funding decisions.

Use authority status, registration history, and insurance continuity to validate operational integrity.

Spot signs of synthetic or recycled carriers.

Flag DOTs with revoked histories, shared addresses, or inconsistent filings.

Build risk rules into your approval process.

Feed structured carrier data into your models to reduce fraud and speed up time to decision.

Protect your portfolio in real time.

Receive alerts when a carrier loses authority, cancels insurance, or gets flagged by FMCSA.

Identify signs of distress or growth.

Track trends across your portfolio—like fleet downsizing, revoked units, or sudden expansions.

Prioritize retention and upsell.

Spot growing carriers and offer expanded credit lines before someone else does.

Find and qualify carriers at scale.

Search by authority type, equipment, and region. Filter carriers by what matters most to your lanes—like 10+ flatbeds in Texas or 25+ reefers in the Midwest.

Eliminate the bad data problem.

Work from a clean, structured dataset with daily updated contact info and flags for revoked MCs, inactive DOTs, etc.

Get to load-ready faster.

Export lists of active, insured, and high-quality carriers you can book immediately—no extra vetting needed.

Build faster, more confident ops.

Give reps access to filtered carrier lists that match your customers’ needs—equipment, cargo, location, and more.

Push clean carrier data to your TMS.

Export structured info ready to sync with your onboarding, dispatch, or visibility tools.

Scale carrier development.

Spot growth-stage carriers you can build with—and avoid wasting cycles on those likely to churn.

Build better tools with better carrier data.

Access 200+ data points per carrier. Pull in structured fields incl. VIN-decoded equipment, authority, safety, and insurance filings.

Power smarter search, filtering, and workflows.

Use granular carrier attributes—like trailer type, authority age, and region—to enhance in-app filters and logic.

Enrich your platform with real-world data.

Feed live FMCSA changes into your TMS, visibility, or onboarding tools with zero manual cleanup.

Sync daily with FMCSA and layered sources.

Stay ahead of authority changes, new registrations, and policy lapses with built-in update cadence.

Scale confidently without data risk.

Build on data that’s accurate, timely, and battle-tested across underwriting, risk, and operations use cases.

Get data that’s actually usable.

Skip the transformation work—CarrierOK data is normalized, deduplicated, and export-ready.

Target the fleets that drive volume.

Filter by power unit count, trailer types, and cargo categories to find carriers with the highest projected fuel demand.

Catch new registrations early.

Identify carriers as they activate DOTs and start operating—before competitors win the card business.

Reach high-mileage operators at the right time.

Use fleet size, authority tenure, and equipment data to engage carriers likely to need bulk fuel solutions.

Reduce credit exposure and fraud.

Check how long a carrier has been active, and confirm insurance is valid and continuous.

Flag risky or inconsistent applications.

Spot frequent ownership changes, revoked authorities, and missing BOC-3 filings.

Filter out known bad actors.

Detect recycled DOTs, suspended entities, and shared contact details with previously failed carriers.

Stay on top of account health.

Set up alerts for policy lapses, authority changes, or regulatory suspensions.

Identify upsell-ready accounts.

Track growing fleets and expanding coverage areas to offer more competitive limits.

Adjust limits based on behavior.

Refine credit decisions based on daily data changes, from unit count shifts to compliance updates.

Identify carriers ready to grow.

Find operators expanding their fleet or footprint. Search for carriers adding power units, scaling routes, or registering new authority types.

Pre-qualify based on real equipment data.

Filter by GVWR, trailer type, and vehicle count—pulled directly from CarrierOK VIN-decoded filings.

Spot the best lending moments.

Target fleets shortly after a new registration, insurance renewal, or cargo authorization expansion.

Underwrite with confidence, not guesswork.

Confirm active insurance, operating authority, and recent inspection history—all in one place.

Reduce exposure to risky or inactive entities.

Identify carriers with frequent revocations, inconsistent filings, or weak safety scores.

Avoid synthetic borrowers.

Catch recycled DOTs and linked shell carriers through shared addresses, emails, or phone numbers.

Target carriers
who fit your risk appetite.

Quickly identify carriers with sufficient coverage and consistent operating history. Search by policy type, BIPD limits, and authority age.

Filter out uninsurable or marginal risks.

Exclude carriers with revoked authorities, policy gaps, or minimal time in operation.

Build smarter lead lists.

Export structured, quote-ready data segmented by coverage status, fleet size, and operating region.

Quote confidently with deeper intel.

Understand real-time insurance status. See whether coverage is active, pending cancellation, or recently reinstated.

Review historical filing behavior.

Catch patterns like frequent policy lapses, carrier reactivations, or repeated revocations.

Check for synthetic or layered risks.

Spot shared addresses, recycled DOTs, or phone numbers tied to multiple failed entities.

Streamline underwriting decisions.

Use carrier profile attributes—fleet composition, operating authority, registration trends—to automate initial decisions.

Simplify risk scoring.

Incorporate safety data, compliance history, and registration stability into your review process.

Reduce manual checks and broker follow-up.

Work from data that’s refreshed daily and already cleaned—no back-and-forth required.

Unlock the most complete and current carrier data.

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