← Dispatch officeCarrier Onboarding Checklist
Carrier Onboarding Checklist
_One copy per carrier. Nothing rolls until every box is checked._
Verify (Quanta)
- ☐ MC# and USDOT# active — check SAFER (safer.fmcsa.dot.gov), no involuntary revocations
- ☐ Insurance certificate current (auto liability + cargo); certificate holder / additional insured as required
- ☐ W-9 collected
- ☐ Master packet PDF built (W-9 + MC letter + COI + cover page, one file) → saved in carrier folder
- ☐ Signed dispatch service agreement on file
- ☐ Signed limited authority letter (template in this folder) — lets brokers accept setup packets from us
Enroll (Quanta assists, Carrier signs)
- ☐ Factoring application submitted → account # received
- ☐ Fuel card application submitted → cards received
- ☐ DAT / load-board guest access or dispatcher-added user (as applicable)
- ☐ ELD / tracking app confirmed working (for check calls)
Profile (Cam confirms with driver)
- ☐ Equipment type, trailer specs
- ☐ Preferred lanes + no-go areas
- ☐ Rate floor per mile (all-in)
- ☐ Home-time rules
- ☐ Driver name, direct phone, best contact hours
- ☐ Payment terms chosen: ___% of gross / $___ flat weekly
Go-live
- ☐ Exhibit A (truck profile) attached to agreement
- ☐ First load booked — rate con filed in carrier folder
- ☐ Settlement tracking sheet started
Carrier folder: ~/workspace/goals/get-back-on-my-feet/files/dispatch-relaunch/carriers/[carrier-name]/ (rate cons, settlements, docs — one folder per carrier, Quanta maintains)