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Free MC number lookup

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. Use it to verify a broker before you haul their load.

Free broker / carrier check

Is this broker legit?

Live FMCSA data: authority, insurance, safety, inspections. Free, no signup.

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Email me when this broker's status changes.

We watch FMCSA daily. If authority lapses, insurance drops, or a complaint is filed against this broker, we'll let you know — for free.

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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.

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