Trucking Company Lookup
A trucking company lookup answers the question every factor, lender, and broker asks before money moves: is this carrier real, active, and who's behind it? VerifySOS pulls the USDOT/SAFER record, the Secretary of State entity, and the owners in one search.
What to check before you fund a carrier
A complete carrier check covers four things: an active USDOT number and SAFER operating status, a registered legal entity in good standing, the real owners, and any UCC liens already filed against the company's receivables or equipment.
USDOT and Secretary of State together
Each source answers a different question — does the carrier operate, and does the entity legally exist and who owns it. VerifySOS runs them together and reconciles the operating name with the legal entity so a look-alike can't slip through. UCC lien search is coming soon.
How to look up a trucking company
Type the carrier name. VerifySOS matches the USDOT/MC numbers, the legal entity and owners, and assembles a verification file you can attach to a credit or factoring decision.
Frequently asked questions
How do I verify a trucking company is legitimate?
Confirm an active USDOT number and SAFER status, a registered entity in good standing, and consistent ownership — then check for existing UCC liens. VerifySOS does the first three in one search; UCC lien search is coming soon.
Is the trucking company lookup free?
Searching and viewing the summary is free, and so is the verification PDF: 3 free searches with no signup, then unlimited verification reports through 2026 on a free account. Pro ($14.99/mo) makes reports unlimited.
Why check UCC liens on a carrier?
If a carrier's receivables are already pledged to another factor or lender, funding behind that lien can leave you unsecured.
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