Looking for a Highway alternative that doesn't require enterprise sales? VerifyCarrier offers transparent, self-serve pricing for small brokers and developers building freight technology.
Highway: Enterprise Pricing
VerifyCarrier: $0-99/mo self-serve
Highway: Large Brokerages
VerifyCarrier: Any size broker
Highway: Full Platform
VerifyCarrier: API-first
| Feature | VerifyCarrier | Highway |
|---|---|---|
| Target Customer | Any size broker + developers Solo operators to mid-market | Enterprise brokerages Large operations |
| Pricing Model | $0 - $99/mo Transparent, self-serve | Contact Sales Enterprise contracts |
| Free Tier | 100 lookups/month forever | Free for carriers only |
| Carrier Identity Engine | FMCSA + risk scoring | Proprietary Carrier Identity® |
| ELD Integration | Not available | Live ELD tracking |
| Load Protection | Verification only | Load Lock+ protection |
| REST API | Developer docs + examples | TMS integration |
| Risk Scoring | Open algorithm, 0-100 | Proprietary scoring |
| FMCSA Safety Data | All 7 BASICs | All 7 BASICs |
| Load Board | Verification API only | Trusted Freight Exchange |
| Carrier Monitoring | Email + WhatsApp alerts | Real-time monitoring |
| Time to Start | 5 minutes Self-serve signup | Weeks Sales + implementation |
Highway focuses on large brokerages. We serve everyone from solo operators to mid-market — start at $0/month.
No demo calls, no implementation timeline. Sign up, get your API key, and start verifying carriers immediately.
Don't need load boards or ELD tracking? We provide focused verification without paying for features you won't use.
Enterprise
Contact sales for custom pricing
Brokers pay for full platform access
$0-99/mo
Self-serve, instant signup
Free: 100/mo | Starter: $19 | Pro: $49 | Business: $99
Building a TMS or freight platform? Our API is designed for developers. Clean JSON responses, comprehensive documentation, and code examples.
# Verify carrier by DOT number
curl https://verifycarrier.com/api/lookup/dot/12345 \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
# Response
{
"success": true,
"data": {
"dot_number": "12345",
"legal_name": "ACME TRUCKING LLC",
"authority_status": "AUTHORIZED",
"risk": {
"score": 35.2,
"tier": "Medium",
"description": "Review recommended",
"factors": ["New authority", "Limited inspection history"]
},
"safety": {
"rating": "S",
"out_of_service": false,
"basics": {
"unsafe_driving": 45,
"crash_indicator": 20
}
}
}
}Start with 100 free carrier lookups per month. No credit card, no sales call, no commitment.