How we vet carriers
Vetting
Six checks on every carrier partner
Double brokering and freight fraud start with carriers nobody checked. Our vetting is built to catch them before your freight is on the line.
Want to check us too? See our operating authority or read how to verify a freight broker.
Active authority on FMCSA SAFER
We confirm the carrier is authorized for hire, the legal name and USDOT and MC numbers match, and the authority is active before a load is offered.
Insurance on file and current
A current certificate of insurance for auto liability and cargo, issued by the carrier's agent, with coverage suited to the freight.
Safety record
We review the carrier's safety rating, inspection and crash history and out-of-service rates on FMCSA before tendering.
Identity and contact match
Phone, email and dispatcher details are checked against the carrier's own record, so we know we are dealing with the real company and not an impersonator.
Double-broker screen
Every carrier signs a broker-carrier agreement that prohibits re-brokering, and the truck at pickup has to match the carrier on the rate confirmation.
Ongoing monitoring
Authority and insurance can change after setup, so carrier records are rechecked, not just reviewed once.
Our own record
We hold ourselves to the same standard
Summit Link is an FMCSA-authorized property broker. You can check our authority the same way we check every carrier.
FMCSA-authorized property broker
- USDOT
- 6784645
- MC
- 85100539
$75,000 BMC-84 bond with Amherst National Insurance Company
Check our record on FMCSA SAFER (opens in a new tab)FAQ
Carrier vetting questions
What is carrier vetting?
Carrier vetting is how a freight broker checks a trucking company before trusting it with a load: confirming its operating authority, insurance, safety record and identity, and screening out carriers that might re-broker the freight.
Why does carrier vetting matter to shippers?
When you work with a broker, the broker chooses the carrier that hauls your freight. Careful vetting lowers the risk of double brokering, cargo theft and uninsured losses, and it is fair to ask any broker how they do it.
Freight Moves. Relationships Endure.
Ship with a broker that checks first.
A real person reviews every request. Call us at 502-463-3192 or email operations@summitlink.biz.