Booking carriers with new MC authority: how to reduce risk
New authorities aren't bad carriers — every fleet starts somewhere. But fraudsters also register new authorities or take over dormant ones. A few extra checks go a long way.
- Confirm the authority's grant date and that insurance was filed before it became active.
- Verify the owner by phone using the number in FMCSA records.
- Start with lower-value loads and monitor the carrier: insurance cancellations in the first months are a strong warning sign.