Getting approved by freight brokers when your MC authority is brand new is one of the hardest parts of starting a trucking business. Here are the brokers most commonly recommended by new owner-operators for accepting new MCs.
Freight brokers known to work with new carriers
Important disclaimer
Broker policies change frequently. A broker that accepted new MCs last year may have changed their requirements. Always verify directly with the broker. This list is based on community reports and general industry knowledge, not a guarantee.
Brokers more flexible with new MCs (under 90 days)
- Echo Global Logistics — one of the larger brokers with a reputation for working with newer carriers
- Worldwide Express — frequently mentioned as new-carrier friendly
- Coyote Logistics — some divisions accept newer authorities
- MoLo Solutions — known for working with carriers of various authority ages
- GlobalTranz — multiple reports of accepting new MCs
- Convoy (now limited operations) — digital freight platform, often lower authority age requirements
- Uber Freight — typically lower MC age requirements than traditional brokers
- Amazon Relay — direct with Amazon, known for accepting new carriers
Large brokers typically requiring 90+ days
- C.H. Robinson — one of the world's largest, typically requires more authority history
- XPO Logistics — generally prefers established carriers
- Werner Enterprises (brokerage division) — typically 90+ days
Tips to get approved faster as a new carrier
- Have a perfect carrier packet ready — missing documents are the #1 reason for instant rejection
- Get your COI with $1,000,000 auto liability — exceeding the minimum makes brokers more comfortable with new carriers
- Sign up for carrier monitoring services — Highway, MyCarrierPackets, and RMIS profiles increase broker trust
- Keep your FMCSA profile clean — no violations, active status, all insurance filings current
- Call smaller regional brokers — regional operations in your home state are often more flexible than national chains
- Use a freight dispatcher — dispatchers who already have broker relationships can get you loads when cold-calling fails
How to find more new-carrier-friendly brokers
- Search Facebook groups like "Owner Operator Truckers" and "New Trucking Authority" — members share up-to-date broker experiences
- Ask on Reddit's r/Truckers community
- Check DAT load board postings — some brokers list their MC age requirements in the load notes