Looking for a Carrier 411 alternative? VerifyCarrier provides the same FMCSA carrier safety data with modern API access, developer SDKs, and transparent pricing starting at $0/month.
Carrier 411: $99/mo
VerifyCarrier: $0-49/mo
Same FMCSA Data
Both use official FMCSA sources
API Access
VerifyCarrier has REST API + SDKs
| Feature | VerifyCarrier | Carrier 411 |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | $0 - $99 Free tier + paid plans | $99+ No free option |
| Free Tier | 100 lookups/month | No free tier |
| REST API Access | JSON API with docs | Web interface only |
| Python/Node SDKs | ||
| FMCSA Safety Data | All 7 BASICs | All 7 BASICs |
| Insurance Verification | Real-time from FMCSA | Manual verification |
| FreightGuard Reports | Not available | Proprietary database |
| Risk Scoring | Open algorithm | Proprietary algorithm |
| PDF Reports | Free export | |
| Self-Service Signup | Instant access | Create account |
| In Business Since | 2024 | 2006 (19 years) |
Carrier 411's main differentiator is their FreightGuard database - a proprietary collection of broker-reported incidents, double-brokering complaints, and cargo issues. This data is not available from FMCSA or any other public source.
If FreightGuard reports are critical to your workflow, Carrier 411 may be the better choice. However, if you primarily need FMCSA compliance data (safety ratings, insurance, authority status), VerifyCarrier provides that at a much lower cost.
$99/mo
Single price, no free tier
$0-49/mo
Free tier + flexible paid plans
Most small-to-medium freight brokers can operate on our Professional plan ($49/mo) or even the free tier. That's up to $600/year in savings vs Carrier 411.
Unlike Carrier 411's web-only interface, VerifyCarrier provides a modern REST API for seamless integration with your systems.
# Python Example
import requests
response = requests.get(
'https://verifycarrier.com/api/carrier/123456',
headers={'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'}
)
carrier = response.json()
print(f"Carrier: {carrier['data']['legal_name']}")
print(f"Risk Score: {carrier['data']['risk']['score']}")
print(f"Safety Rating: {carrier['data']['safety']['rating']}")Start with 100 free carrier lookups per month. No credit card required.