The Carrier Vetting Checklist: What Most Shippers Miss When Vetting Carriers

Most shippers check insurance and move on. But carrier risk changes daily. This checklist shows you what to watch for, what changes over time, and how one person handling your vetting can reduce your risk.

13 Years of Vetting Carriers, in One Checklist

Nate Tyree has spent over 13 years in transportation and logistics inside some of the largest 3PL organizations in the world. Every day, he and the T&S team vet carriers for dedicated lanes and spot loads. They check more than insurance, and they look for the red flags most shippers never see.

Carrier KPIs change fast and frequently. A carrier that passed every check last month can accumulate violations this week. Unsafe driving records, out-of-service violations, and citations get updated regularly. Without a system to monitor these changes, you are exposed to risk that you cannot see.

This checklist covers 13 points that Nate uses to vet carriers. It covers what to check before booking and what to monitor over time. Download it, use it, and if you want, send us your problem lane for a free carrier analysis.

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Download the Full Checklist

A thorough guide covering what to check before booking a carrier and what to monitor over time. Free download, no signup required.

Download the Carrier Vetting Checklist (PDF)

Let Us Handle the Vetting for You

Nate and the T&S team vet carriers on every load, both for dedicated lanes and transactional spot loads. If you are managing your own carrier base and want to reduce risk, send us your problem lane. We will run a free carrier analysis and show you exactly how we vet carriers.