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An MC number check pulls the carrier's complete record from the FMCSA database. It tells you whether a carrier is legally authorized to haul freight, whether their insurance is active, and whether their safety history raises any concerns. These are the five things every broker and shipper should verify before tendering a load:
Not all active MC numbers are safe to book. Here's what to watch for in a carrier's FMCSA record before you tender a load:
The single hardest stop. If authority status is anything other than Active, the carrier cannot legally haul freight for hire. Do not book — period.
FMCSA shows active cancellation filings before they take effect. A pending cancel means coverage could lapse while your freight is in transit. This is a hard no.
New carrier authorities are statistically higher-risk. Less than 6 months of operating history means limited vetting data. Use with extreme caution on high-value loads.
An Unsatisfactory rating is FMCSA's lowest and is issued after a compliance review. Many shippers' contracts prohibit using carriers with this rating.
Driver OOS rates above 5.5% or vehicle OOS rates above 20.7% (national averages) indicate persistent compliance issues. Compare the carrier's rates on their CarrierChk profile.
Double-brokering warning: If a carrier's MC number doesn't match what was on their rate confirmation, or their FMCSA contact details don't match what you have on file, stop the load. These are signs of potential identity fraud or double brokering.
Ask for the MC number or USDOT number directly. Don't rely on what's in a load board profile — verify from the carrier's own documentation or dispatch email.
Select "MC Number" from the dropdown, enter the digits only (no "MC-" prefix needed), and click Check. Results load in under 2 seconds.
Authority status must show Active. If it shows Inactive, revoked, or pending revocation — stop here. Don't book regardless of what the carrier tells you.
Look for any red alerts about pending insurance cancellations. If one exists, verify the effective date — your load may still be at risk even if coverage shows active today.
Compare the phone number, address, and company name on FMCSA against what the carrier gave you. A mismatch is a red flag for fraud or identity theft.