Carrier setup and vetting for new brokers
Updated October 2026
Carrier vetting protects you, your shipper and your bond.
Collect
The carrier's operating authority and safety information, a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder, a W-9, and a signed broker-carrier agreement.
Check
Active authority, insurance that meets the load's needs, contact details that match the FMCSA record, and any red flags. Re-check regularly; authority and insurance can change.
