How does Peer choose and verify carriers?
The carrier has to pass the checks before booking
A carrier's rate is one input. The company, identity, authority, insurance, equipment and fit for the shipment also need to check out. AI helps assemble the evidence; a founder approves the carrier.
Key points
- A bid or submitted carrier packet does not equal approval.
- Identity checks need an independent source.
- Schedule pressure does not remove the required verification.
Start with the truck the load needs
We look for carriers that fit the actual lane, equipment, timing and handling requirements. A low bid from a truck that cannot load the freight or make the appointment does not solve the shipment.
Carrier sourcing and carrier approval are separate steps. We can ask a company about interest and pricing while researching options. Before committing the shipment, the selected carrier must complete the applicable checks.
Check the company and the person
Our verification process covers operating authority, insurance, identity, contact information, equipment, safety indicators, fraud signals and our own history with the carrier. Supporting evidence is captured with its source and date.
An important identity check uses contact details from an independent record, including an FMCSA-record phone verification, rather than relying only on the details sent by the person bidding. A convincing email signature or insurance PDF cannot establish identity by itself.
Investigate changes and contradictions
Recent changes in contact information, uncertain insurance, inconsistent identity details or an unusual request can require further review. Missing evidence stays unresolved until it is checked. A founder makes the approval decision.
If a replacement carrier is needed, that carrier goes through the required verification too. An urgent pickup does not make an unverified substitute acceptable.
What these checks establish
Vetting reduces avoidable risk and gives Peer a basis for the booking decision. It cannot guarantee that theft, breakdowns, damage or fraud will never happen. Carrier approval also does not establish that every commodity or cargo value is covered.
Ask us how the proposed equipment fits your freight and what has been confirmed for your shipment. We can discuss the relevant checks without treating a generic score as a guarantee.