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Carrier vetting research, Carrier90

The team behind Carrier90 writes about FMCSA data, carrier vetting and freight fraud, drawing on the same federal records our vetting engine scores.

  • 20 articles
  • Writing for Carrier90 since October 2026
  • Profile updated

About Carrier90 Research Team

Carrier90 (c90.io) scores motor carriers from public federal records: the FMCSA census of about 4.4 million registered carriers, SMS safety data and roadside inspections, crash reports, insurance filings, operating-authority history and revocations. The research team writes up what that data shows and where it misleads: how to read a carrier's record, how chameleon carriers and double brokers hide, and what changed in the latest FMCSA releases.

Articles explain public data and our scoring method; they are not legal advice. Spot an error? Use the contact page and we will correct it.

Articles by Carrier90 Research Team

How to Create a Carrier Risk Management Plan

Use this supply chain risk management plan template to verify carriers, check insurance, manage load changes, and document freight risk decisions.

· 27 min read

Best carrier monitoring tools for brokers

Looking for the best carrier monitoring tool for brokers? See how four options handle FMCSA data, insurance changes, fraud signals and TMS links.

· 26 min read

How to Spot a Fake Trucking Company

Learn how to spot a fake trucking company before tendering freight. Check FMCSA authority, insurance, dispatch contacts, and key fake carrier red flags.

· 22 min read

DOT Number Lookup and Verification

Run a free DOT number lookup to review FMCSA registration, carrier safety records, operating authority, and insurance filings before booking freight.

· 16 min read

Risk Pooling in Supply Chain: Guide & Examples

Learn how risk pooling in supply chain management can reduce safety stock, balance demand, and affect freight costs, with practical examples for shippers.

· 15 min read

How to check a carrier safety rating

Learn how to check a carrier safety rating for free with FMCSA SAFER. Review formal ratings, SMS data, and red flags before booking a carrier.

· 21 min read

TX DOT Number Lookup: Texas Carrier Guide

Use a TX DOT number lookup to check Texas carrier credentials, understand TxDMV certificates, and review USDOT records before assigning a freight load.

· 21 min read

Cloud Based Logistics Software: Broker Guide

Explore cloud based logistics software for freight brokers. Learn which features support dispatching, FMCSA checks, insurance review, and fraud checks.

· 22 min read

DOT Number Lookup: Fast Carrier Safety Checks

Use a DOT number lookup to review FMCSA safety records, operating authority, and insurance details before booking a carrier. Follow this practical guide.

· 21 min read