How to check if an MC number is active

Where authority status lives, what Active, Inactive and Not Authorized mean, and how to read the dates.

What the public record shows

FMCSA L&I lists each docket (MC/FF/MX) with its common, contract or broker authority and a status of Active, Inactive or Pending.
The free MC number lookup returns the status, the authority type, the grant or reinstatement date on record and the insurance filing.
An Inactive status can follow a revocation (for example, for lapsed insurance or a missing BOC-3) or a voluntary surrender; the event history shows which.

Today's numbers

Live from the public record (2026-10-25T17:58:34+00:00): 125,716 active authorities, 5,609 brokers of property, 6,312 authority grants in the last 30 days, 865 insurance cancellations and 2,003 revocations or suspensions in the last 30 days.

Sources

FMCSA Licensing & Insurance · SAFER · SMS · FMCSA insurance filing requirements · data.transportation.gov

More guides

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Questions

Can an MC number be active without insurance on file?

Not for long: FMCSA revokes authority when required liability coverage is not on file after the notice period. The receipt shows filings and cancellations with their dates.

Why does SAFER say Not Authorized?

SAFER's operating status summarizes L&I: Not Authorized means no active for-hire authority. Check the docket's L&I history for the revocation event and date.

Data reflects official public records published by the U.S. Department of Transportation (FMCSA) as of Oct 25, 2026 11:58 MDT. CarrierDaily provides factual public-record change monitoring and is not a consumer reporting agency under the FCRA.