Looking for a Highway alternative that doesn't require a sales demo? VerifyCarrier offers transparent, self-serve pricing for small brokers and developers building freight technology.
Highway: price not published
VerifyCarrier: $0–49/mo self-serve
Highway: demo-led
VerifyCarrier: Any size broker
Highway: Full Platform
VerifyCarrier: API-first
Prices checked against Highway's own site. Check their site for current terms.
| Feature | VerifyCarrier | Highway |
|---|---|---|
| Target Customer | Any size broker + developers Solo operators to mid-market | Freight brokers and 3PLs Sold through a demo |
| Pricing Model | $0–$49/mo Transparent, self-serve | Not published Request a demo |
| Free Tier | 100 lookups/month forever | None published for brokers |
| Carrier Identity Engine | FMCSA + risk scoring | Proprietary Carrier Identity® |
| ELD Integration | Not available | ELD-based freight tracking |
| Load Protection | Verification only | Load Lock and Load Lock+ load and shipment monitoring |
| REST API | Developer docs + examples | TMS, ELD and freight-tech integrations |
| Risk Scoring | Open algorithm, 0-100 | Proactive risk detection |
| FMCSA Safety Data | All 7 BASICs | Not detailed on highway.com |
| Load Board | Verification API only | Trusted Freight Exchange |
| Carrier Monitoring | $49/month, 50 carriers | Continuous monitoring |
| Time to Start | 5 minutes Self-serve signup | Demo first Book a demo with Highway |
Identity checks continue past onboarding. See verifying carrier identity at pickup and checking a suspected double-brokering arrangement.
Highway does not publish prices; it sells through a demo. Our prices are on the pricing page — 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.
Not published
Brokers request a demo on highway.com
$0–49/mo
Self-serve, instant signup
Free lookups. Watch 50 carriers for $49/month. The API is included.
See current pricingBuilding 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.
The public FMCSA checks to run before booking a load, whichever tool you use. Read the carrier vetting guide.