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VerifyCarrier vs RMIS

Looking for an RMIS alternative that doesn't cost $340+/month? VerifyCarrier provides essential carrier verification from $0/month — perfect for small brokers who need verification without the full compliance suite.

TL;DR - Different Use Cases

RMIS: $340+/mo

VerifyCarrier: $0-99/mo

RMIS: Full Compliance

VerifyCarrier: Core Verification

RMIS: Enterprise Focus

VerifyCarrier: API-first

Feature Comparison

FeatureVerifyCarrierRMIS (Truckstop)
Starting Price
$0/mo
100 free lookups forever
$340/mo
RMIS Lite
Pro Plan
$49/mo
2,500 lookups
Contact Sales
RMIS Pro
FMCSA Safety Data
All 7 BASICs
All 7 BASICs
Risk Scoring
Open algorithm, 0-100
Risk Assessment System (RAS)
REST API
Developer docs + examples
Via Truckstop platform
Insurance Monitoring
Authority status only
Full COI monitoring
W-9 / TIN Verification
Not available
IRS cross-reference
OFAC Screening
Not available
Automatic screening
Biometric Verification
Not available
Facial recognition
VoIP Detection
Not available
Fraud prevention
Carrier Monitoring
Email + WhatsApp alerts
Continuous compliance
DOT Blocklist
Manual check
Auto-decertification
Time to Start
5 minutes
Self-serve signup
Days/Weeks
Sales + onboarding

When to Choose Each Option

Choose VerifyCarrier if you:

  • Need basic carrier verification without the extras
  • Want to spend $0-99/mo instead of $340+/mo
  • Are a small broker with limited compliance needs
  • Are building a TMS and need verification API
  • Handle insurance verification separately
  • Want to start immediately without sales calls

Choose RMIS if you:

  • Need full insurance certificate monitoring
  • Require W-9/TIN verification with IRS data
  • Need OFAC screening for compliance
  • Want biometric carrier verification
  • Already use Truckstop ecosystem
  • Have enterprise compliance requirements

Why Small Brokers Choose Us

Save $4,000+/year

RMIS Lite costs $340/mo ($4,080/year). Our Business plan is $99/mo ($1,188/year). That's 70% savings.

Start Today, Not Next Week

No sales calls, no demos, no implementation timeline. Sign up and start verifying carriers in 5 minutes.

Pay for What You Need

Don't need biometric verification or OFAC screening? Don't pay for them. Our focused tool does verification right.

10x More Affordable

RMIS

$340/mo

RMIS Lite starting price

Pro pricing requires sales call

VerifyCarrier

$0-99/mo

Self-serve, instant signup

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

Developer-First API

Building your own TMS or freight platform? Our API is designed for developers who want to add carrier verification without enterprise complexity.

# Verify carrier by DOT number
curl https://verifycarrier.com/api/lookup/dot/12345 \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

# Response includes FMCSA safety data + risk score
{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "dot_number": "12345",
    "legal_name": "ACME TRUCKING LLC",
    "authority_status": "AUTHORIZED",
    "insurance": {
      "liability_on_file": true,
      "cargo_on_file": true,
      "bond_on_file": false
    },
    "risk": {
      "score": 35.2,
      "tier": "Medium",
      "description": "Review recommended"
    },
    "safety": {
      "rating": "S",
      "out_of_service": false
    }
  }
}

Ready for Affordable Carrier Verification?

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