About Us.
Welcome to FreightValidate, the premier Carrier & Freight Broker Identity Verification and Vetting System serving Shippers, Carriers, Freight Brokers, Load-boards, and factoring companies. Our platform ensures regulatory compliance and swiftly identifies any past, present, or potential fraudulent or double brokering threats within the industry.
Our Misson
FreightValidate is dedicated to safeguarding the integrity of the freight industry by providing a real-time verification platform that helps shippers, brokers, and carriers identify, assess, and mitigate fraud risks.
At FreightValidate, every carrier and broker starts as “Validated.” We do not invalidate companies—they do it to themselves by failing to comply with state or federal regulations.
To maintain “FreightValidated” status, carriers and brokers must meet strict compliance requirements, including:
- Active Motor Carrier Authority & DOT Number
- Compliance with Principal Place of Business Regulations (49 CFR § 390.5T)—No P.O. boxes or virtual addresses; a physical location is required.
- Active Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)—Compliance with the Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005 (49 USC § 14504a), ensuring carriers and brokers properly register and maintain UCR requirements.
- Disclosure of Affiliation with Other FMCSA-Regulated Entities (49 CFR § 386.73, 49 CFR § 387.309, 49 CFR § 390.19)—Transparency in company ownership and associations.
- No documented fraud history or double brokering activity
Our verification process categorizes entities as:
- Validated – No reports of non-compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Warning – Reports of potential fraud, compliance concerns, or affiliation with multiple contact info such as email address, phone number, or principal place of business.
- Not Validated – A company has failed to meet regulatory compliance requirements.
While FreightValidate is a powerful fraud detection and prevention tool, it is not a substitute for comprehensive carrier, broker and freight forwarder verification, monitoring, or evaluation. We do not assess safety compliance, inspections, driver fitness, or mechanical conditions. We strongly recommend using FreightValidate in conjunction with onboarding companies such as Descartes MyCarrierPortal , compliance departments, and other trusted industry resources.
Beyond verification, FreightValidate is committed to exposing fraudulent networks, advocating for stronger enforcement, and equipping the freight industry with tools to prevent financial losses and unsafe operations.
FreightValidate is proud to be a Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
(SDVOSB).
Our Founder
Dale Prax is a devoted dad, husband, grandfather, friend, mentor, and revered Marine Corps veteran. His journey encompasses innovation, entrepreneurship, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
As the Founder of FreightValidate, Dale personifies visionary leadership, driving positive change within the industry. His commitment extends beyond business, as evidenced by his creation of two nonprofit organizations, a pioneering freight cost rating company, and a transformative social media platform for freight professionals.
FreightValidate symbolizes Dale's unwavering dedication to fostering a safer and more compliant transportation landscape. Creating a future where integrity and innovation thrive hand in hand.
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