Carrier requirements
What we verify before we tender you a load. We check every one of these on every carrier, every time, not once a year.
| Operating authority | Active and in the carrier's own name, verified on the FMCSA record |
|---|---|
| Certificate holder | ASE North LLC named on the certificate |
| Safety rating | Not Unsatisfactory, and no active out of service order |
| W-9 | Current, matching the name on the authority |
| Signed agreement | Our carrier agreement, signed before the first load |
Why we check every time
Authority gets revoked and insurance lapses between loads, not on an annual schedule. A carrier who was compliant last month may not be today. Re-checking at tender is the only version of this that actually protects anyone.
Double brokering
We do not accept re-brokered freight and we do not tender loads to carriers who re-broker ours. If a load we have given you ends up on someone else's truck, the relationship ends there. This is the single fastest way freight goes missing.
Identity checks
Carrier identity fraud is the biggest problem in this industry right now. Expect us to call you back on the number listed on your FMCSA record rather than the one in your email signature. It is not distrust, it is procedure, and we would want you to do the same to us.
Next steps
Meet all of these?
Move on to the carrier packet and we will get you set up.