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Free FMCSA data vs CarrierLeads
You can pull new authorities yourself from FMCSA's public files for free. It works, but it takes hours a week, the phone numbers are often stale, and every other dispatcher is reading the same file.
| Free FMCSA data (SAFER, census files) | CarrierLeads | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | $29 once for 25 leads, or Growth at $19/mo |
| Time | Download, filter and clean files yourself | Ready in your state the minute you pay |
| Contact data | Census phone, often outdated | Verified phone numbers included |
| Exclusivity | Public to everyone | Each carrier locked to one member for 30 days |
| Workflow | None | CRM, onboarding portal, document vault and expiration alerts (Growth) |
If your time is free, use the FMCSA files. If an hour of your time is worth more than $29, buy the pack and spend that hour calling.
Get 25 of these carriers, unmasked — $29
Names and phone numbers, locked to you for 30 days so no other member can call them. One payment, no subscription.
Get 25 leads — $29Questions
- Where can I find new trucking authorities for free?
- FMCSA's register and census files list new grants. Our free state pages also show live counts and masked samples for every state.
Find and choose carrier leads
Inspect the authority feed, evaluate lead quality, and compare buying options before paying.
Read the practical guideChecking carriers one at a time is the slow way. CarrierLeads hands you brand-new authorities every week — already verified, with phone numbers, locked to you for 30 days.
Get 25 leads — $29