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VerifyCarrier vs Highway

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.

TL;DR - Different Segments

Highway: Enterprise Pricing

VerifyCarrier: $0-99/mo self-serve

Highway: Large Brokerages

VerifyCarrier: Any size broker

Highway: Full Platform

VerifyCarrier: API-first

Feature Comparison

FeatureVerifyCarrierHighway
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

When to Choose Each Option

Choose VerifyCarrier if you:

  • Are a small-to-medium broker needing basic verification
  • Want to start today without enterprise sales calls
  • Are building a TMS and need carrier verification API
  • Need transparent, predictable pricing
  • Want FMCSA data + risk scoring without the extras
  • Have a developer on staff for API integration

Choose Highway if you:

  • Need Carrier Identity® with ELD integration
  • Require load-level protection (Load Lock+)
  • Are an enterprise brokerage with dedicated compliance
  • Want access to the Trusted Freight Exchange
  • Need real-time tracking tied to identity verification
  • Have budget for enterprise freight tech

Why Small Brokers Choose Us

No Enterprise Minimums

Highway focuses on large brokerages. We serve everyone from solo operators to mid-market — start at $0/month.

Start in 5 Minutes

No demo calls, no implementation timeline. Sign up, get your API key, and start verifying carriers immediately.

Just Verification

Don't need load boards or ELD tracking? We provide focused verification without paying for features you won't use.

Self-Serve vs Enterprise Sales

Highway

Enterprise

Contact sales for custom pricing

Brokers pay for full platform access

VerifyCarrier

$0-99/mo

Self-serve, instant signup

Free: 100/mo | Starter: $19 | Pro: $49 | Business: $99

Developer-First API

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
      }
    }
  }
}

Ready for Self-Serve Carrier Verification?

Start with 100 free carrier lookups per month. No credit card, no sales call, no commitment.