Search by VIN, company name, or USDOT number to pull a complete federal record — registration details, fleet info, cargo authority, insurance status, safety rating, and crash history. Free, no signup, sourced directly from FMCSA and NHTSA.
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What This Tool Checks
Every search pulls live data straight from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Company Census File — the same registration database used by insurance underwriters and freight brokers. Depending on what you search, you’ll see:
Registration details
legal name, DBA, address, contact info, and current operating status
Fleet size
owned, term-leased, and trip-leased trucks, tractors, and trailers
Cargo authority
which of the 29 federally tracked cargo categories a carrier is authorized to haul
Insurance status
currently active or pending coverage, plus historical policies showing when and how past coverage ended
Safety record
safety rating, recordable crash rate, and any prior USDOT revocations
Crash and inspection history
reported crashes and roadside inspections tied to that carrier, including decoded vehicle details (year, make, model) wherever a VIN is on file
Who This Is For
This free lookup is useful any time you need to verify a trucking company is who they say they are:
Freight brokers and shippers
checking a carrier’s authority and safety standing before tendering a load
Truck buyers and sellers
researching a company before doing business with them
Anyone
trying to confirm a trucking company’s legitimacy, fleet size, or safety history
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this data accurate and up to date?
Yes — every search queries FMCSA’s Company Census File directly, the same federal database insurance companies and brokers use. It’s updated daily, not pulled from a cached or outdated copy.
Why does my VIN search show no crash or inspection records?
Crash and inspection records only exist for vehicles that were actually in a reported crash or pulled into a roadside inspection. A clean result doesn’t mean a company has no trucks — it just means none of their vehicles happen to be in either of these two federal records.
Can I search for a company if I only know part of the name?
Yes — partial name matches work. If more than one company matches, you’ll see a list to pick from before the full report loads.
Is this free to use?
Completely free, with no signup or account required.