HaulQuote. HaulQuote.A carrier's public FMCSA record has six main parts:
Anyone can look at these. Each part shows some things. Each part also leaves things out.
This shows if the USDOT number is active.
Watch out: An active USDOT number does not prove the carrier can haul for hire. That needs operating authority. See part 2.
This shows if the carrier has authority to haul for hire.
FMCSA says insurance filings are needed to keep operating authority active. (FMCSA Q&A)
The history lives in FMCSA's L&I system. It may show past changes, not just today's status.
Insurers file forms with FMCSA. Some you may see:
(49 CFR 387.303T, 387.307T, 387.313T)
A filing may show:
A filing may not show:
"None on file" may not mean "no insurance." The carrier may be private, in-state only, exempt, or the data may be behind.
A cancellation on file may not mean a lapse. On its own, it does not show a gap or why it happened. Read: what a filing cancellation means
The rules set a minimum. For a for-hire interstate carrier hauling regular (non-hazmat) freight in a vehicle of 10,001 lb or more, it is $750,000 in public liability (49 CFR 387.9).
This covers the last 24 months. It shows how many inspections there were. It shows how many ended with the truck or driver put out of service.
You can compare a carrier's rate to the national average on SAFER. FMCSA's SAFER Company Snapshot lists a national vehicle out-of-service average of 22.26% (as of Sep 25, 2026).
The inspection map shows where inspections happened. It does not show routes, miles or how far a carrier drives.
This lists reportable crashes from the last 24 months.
Watch out: A crash on this list does not mean the carrier was at fault. SAFER lists crashes "without any determination as to responsibility."
FMCSA may give a carrier a safety rating: Satisfactory, Conditional or Unsatisfactory. Many carriers are unrated. Unrated does not mean bad.
Company facts come from the carrier's own MCS-150 form. They include:
| Part | Where it comes from | What it does NOT prove |
|---|---|---|
| USDOT status | SAFER / QCMobile | That the carrier can haul for hire |
| Operating authority | L&I | That insurance is in force today |
| Insurance filings | L&I | Full coverage, renewal date, or cost |
| Inspections / out of service | FMCSA inspection data (via SAFER) | Routes or miles driven |
| Crashes | FMCSA crash data | Who was at fault |
| Safety rating / company facts | SAFER / Company Census | How the carrier runs today |
This checklist helps you see your record. It does not promise any result.
How do I check if a trucking company is legit?
Look at its public FMCSA record. Check:
You can see these on SAFER and L&I, or in a free HQ report. These checks don't prove a carrier is safe or legit. HaulQuote does not decide if a company is legit. We only show public data.
Can anyone see my FMCSA record?
Yes. These parts are public.
Does an active USDOT number mean I can haul for hire?
No. For-hire hauling needs operating authority too.
Does "no insurance on file" mean a carrier has no insurance?
Not always. The carrier may be private, in-state only, exempt, or the data may be behind.
Does a crash on the record mean the carrier caused it?
No. The list does not show fault.
Is HaulQuote part of FMCSA?
No. HaulQuote shows public FMCSA data. We don't rate or rank carriers.
This is general information, not legal advice. HaulQuote is not FMCSA. We show public FMCSA data. We don't rate or rank carriers.