About CarrierRecord
CarrierRecord is an independent FMCSA safety data platform built for freight brokers, shippers, and safety professionals who need to vet motor carriers quickly and accurately.
What We Do
We aggregate publicly available data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), calculate safety grades using a transparent weighted methodology, and provide free tools for evaluating carriers at scale. Every carrier in our database has a safety profile with inspection history, crash records, out-of-service rates, and a letter grade from A (excellent) to F (poor).
Data Sources
All data on CarrierRecord comes directly from official U.S. Department of Transportation sources. These records are public domain and updated monthly:
| Dataset | Source | Records |
|---|---|---|
| Carrier Census | FMCSA / data.transportation.gov | ~4.2 million |
| Inspections | MCMIS Inspection File | ~8.2 million |
| Crashes | SMS Input Files (24-month window) | ~258,000 |
| Violations | MCMIS Violations File | ~13 million |
| Licensing & Insurance | FMCSA L&I Dataset | ~1.8 million |
How Safety Grades Work
Our A-F grading system evaluates carriers on four factors: vehicle out-of-service rate, driver out-of-service rate, crash rate per power unit, and fatal crash history. Grades are computed from the most recent 24-month FMCSA reporting window. Carriers without inspection data receive an NR (Not Rated) designation.
Contact
For data corrections or questions, email corrections@carrierrecord.com.