CSA Sentry and VerifyCarrier both cost $49/month and watch FMCSA records. CSA Sentry checks more carriers once a month and keeps a dated, exportable record. VerifyCarrier watches 50 carriers and emails the day FMCSA posts an insurance cancellation or involuntary suspension, with an API included.
Prices checked against CSA Sentry's own site. Check their site for current terms.
| Feature | VerifyCarrier | CSA Sentry |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free lookups; Carrier watch $49/month | Solo $49/month; Agency $149/month |
| Carriers watched | 50 carriers on the $49 plan | Up to 100 (Solo); unlimited (Agency) |
| Check frequency | Daily | Monthly |
| Alerts | Daily email when FMCSA posts an insurance cancellation or involuntary suspension (with the effective date), or the census shows an out-of-service or safety-rating change | Email when a monthly check flags an authority issue or rating downgrade |
| Record | Saved carrier reviews in your account | Dated, exportable PDF record of flagged changes |
| Import | Paste or upload a CSV of DOT/MC numbers or names | CSV import |
| Trial | 7-day trial of the paid plan, no credit card | 14-day free trial, card required |
| API | Included: 100 calls/month free, 1,000 on the paid plan | Not listed |
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VerifyCarrier: web lookups are free; the Carrier watch plan is $49/month for 50 carriers with the API included.
CSA Sentry lists Solo at $49/month for up to 100 carriers and Agency at $149/month for unlimited carriers with priority email support. Both have a 14-day free trial for eligible first-time subscribers, and a card is required.
CSA Sentry checks monthly and emails when a check finds an authority issue or rating downgrade. VerifyCarrier sends a daily email when FMCSA posts an insurance cancellation or involuntary suspension on a carrier you watch, with the date it takes effect.
CSA Sentry: up to 100 carriers on Solo. VerifyCarrier: 50 carriers on Carrier watch.
The public FMCSA checks to run before booking a load, whichever tool you use. Read the carrier vetting guide.