Carrier Assure vs Carrier411

Carrier Assure analyzes trucking-carrier performance to help shippers and freight brokers select and vet companies. It grades carriers from A to F using transportation information such as inspections, violations, CSA scores and safety ratings, drawing on DOT FMCSA data and SAFER reports. The service can flag indicators associated with double brokering, poor visibility and instability. Its performance score is guidance for evaluating a carrier, not a safety measure or guarantee of performance. Listed pricing features include predictive analytics, DOT authority monitoring, SMS and inspection data, and user SuspectCarrier reports. The free Individual plan includes one account and unlimited SuspectCarrier reports. Premium costs $149 a month after the offer period and includes one account, unlimited carrier scores and reports, and access to all data. Enterprise offers multiple accounts, API integration, analytics and reporting, with price not listed. Carrier Assure says it integrates with most platforms and recommends pairing it with RMIS. Additional options include custom scoring, insurance certificate monitoring, and analytics and reporting. The service is available on the web and through an API.

Carrier411 helps brokers, shippers, factoring companies, and other qualified logistics professionals research, qualify, and monitor motor carriers. It combines FMCSA data with current and historical information about carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders. Carrier Locator searches more than 1,479,000 companies across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Monitoring covers changes to insurance, operating authority, safety ratings, and BASIC scores, with email and online alerts. Fraud alert searches check signals such as similar names, related entities, shared addresses, and multiple operating authorities. Members can view and submit FreightGuard performance reports, which represent member opinions. Due diligence certificates and access logs document inspections. Web access and an API are available, with CSV downloads and a Web Services Interface. Plans include Carrier411 at $99 a month, plus optional interfaces and downloads. A 30-day trial requires a credit card and converts unless canceled.