Quick checklist
- Authority status confirmed active in current FMCSA records.
- Insurance filings present and current.
- Reinstatement verified at the source, not by the carrier's claim.
What does revoked authority mean?
Revoked authority means FMCSA has withdrawn the carrier's permission to operate for hire. 'Out of service' is a safety order that prohibits operation. Either status requires direct verification with FMCSA before tendering a load.
Common causes
Revocation can result from a lapse in required insurance filings or other compliance issues. Confirm the current status and any reinstatement directly in FMCSA records rather than inferring the cause from the status alone.
What to do
If a carrier you booked shows revoked authority, pause the load and confirm reinstatement in FMCSA records — not just the carrier's word. A daily re-check can notify you after a monitored authority field change is detected.
FAQ
Carrier authority revoked: broker questions answered
Can I book a carrier with revoked authority?
Pause the load. Confirm the current authority status and any reinstatement directly in FMCSA records before tendering freight.
Is revoked authority the same as out of service?
No. Revoked authority withdraws permission to operate for hire; out of service is a safety order that prohibits operation. Both require direct verification before booking.
What should a broker check after an authority change?
Re-check the carrier's current FMCSA authority, insurance filings and identity against the carrier packet. Verify reinstatement at the source rather than relying on the carrier's statement.
Why might FMCSA show revoked authority?
A lapse in required insurance filings or another compliance issue can lead to revocation. Confirm the actual reason and current status in FMCSA records instead of inferring it from the label alone.
Verify a carrier now
Run a free FMCSA lookup by USDOT, MC number or company name. Then put the carriers you book on watch for a daily re-check and an email when a monitored field change is detected.
Primary sources
Use this guide as an operating checklist, then confirm the current carrier record in official sources before acting.
- FMCSA — SAFER Company Snapshotread 2026-09-30
Data sourced from public FMCSA/SAFER records. CarrierSentry is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the U.S. DOT or FMCSA. Verify at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov before making business decisions.