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Free MC check — look up any broker or carrier
Enter a broker's MC number (or a carrier's DOT number) and see live federal authority data — operating status, insurance on file, safety rating, inspection history. Run the check before you haul their load.
Free broker / carrier check
Is this broker legit?
Live FMCSA data: authority, insurance, safety, inspections. Free, no signup.
For subscribers
Inside, we keep an eye on these brokers for you.
- Track any broker — we check FMCSA every day for changes
- Get an alert when their authority lapses, insurance runs out, or a complaint is filed
- See your real pay history with each broker, side by side
- Plus lane tracking, fuel alerts, and your real margin on every load
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What to look for
- Authority status must be “Authorized.” If it's revoked or pending, don't haul the load.
- Insurance on file — brokers need a surety bond (BMC-84) or trust fund (BMC-85). Cargo insurance is on the carrier, not the broker.
- Safety rating — “Satisfactory” is good, “Conditional” means they're being watched, “Unsatisfactory” is a hard no.
- Out-of-service rate — above 15% for vehicles is a red flag.
Federal carrier records are pulled live for each check; OverTheRoad caches static fields daily for speed.
Just got your own authority? The full trucking authority checklist — every filing, cost, and deadline between your application and your first load.
MC check FAQ
Is there a free tool to look up a broker's MC number?
Yes — enter any MC or DOT number above and you get the company's public federal registration record: operating authority status and type, how long the authority has been active, safety information, and insurance on file. Free, no signup.
Can an MC check tell me if a broker is safe to work with?
No lookup can decide that for you. What this check shows is the public record — whether the authority is active or revoked, how long they've held it — plus payment-speed experience where carriers using OverTheRoad.AI have shared it. It gives you the facts; whether to take the load is your call.
What's the difference between an MC number and a DOT number?
A USDOT number identifies a company for safety monitoring; an MC number grants operating authority to move regulated freight or broker loads. Brokers have MC authority of the broker type. Our MC vs DOT guide covers the details.
What is OverTheRoad.AI?
OverTheRoad.AI is an AI back office for owner-operators and small fleets. You scan your paperwork — rate confirmations, settlements, fuel receipts, compliance documents — and it turns them into your books: invoices you can send and track, expenses, IFTA miles by state, tax-ready deduction reports, and renewal reminders, all built from your own documents. The free tools on this site work without an account; the full app has a 30-day free trial with no card required.
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