Brokers That Work With New MCs
Brand-new MC? You can still get loaded. Ascend specializes in new authorities. We take brand-new MCs, and we know which brokers will load one.
Many brokers make a new authority wait before they’ll set it up. Some don’t. These four large brokers show a short or no published authority-age requirement on their own carrier pages:
C.H. Robinson
Lets you sign up once your MC/DOT is active and certifies carriers whose authority has been active 7+ days. Some shippers’ freight needs 90 days. Asks for an Unrated or Satisfactory safety rating and $1M auto liability.
TQL (Total Quality Logistics)
Publishes no minimum authority age. Asks for a valid MC or US DOT number, $1M auto liability, and $100K cargo. In our experience, TQL works with new MCs.
Uber Freight
Publishes no minimum authority age. Asks for active authority, a Satisfactory or no safety rating, $1M auto liability, and $100K cargo.
Dynamo Freight
Its carrier setup page asks for authority active at least 7 days. Insurance requirements vary, so check its setup page before you apply.
We handle the broker carrier packets for new MCs, so you can spend your time driving instead of filling out setup forms.
Most brokers also expect $1M auto liability, $100K cargo, a clean safety record, and a connected ELD.
Last checked: October 9, 2026
Where Ascend comes in
The hard part isn’t the list. It’s getting approved and finding good freight in your first months. We keep track of which brokers are setting up new MCs right now, help you through broker setup, and book flatbed, step deck, and 53-ft dry van loads for you. It’s 6%, only on loads we book and you complete. No contract.
Watch out for fake brokers
Scammers set up lookalike companies, emails, and websites with names close to real brokers. Before you haul for any broker:
- Look up its MC or USDOT number on FMCSA’s official site, safer.fmcsa.dot.gov, and make sure its broker authority shows as authorized.
- Check the spelling of the company name, email address, and web domain. One extra letter is a red flag.
- Use the contact details on the broker’s own website, not ones sent to you in a message.
Quick answers
Can a brand-new MC get loads from brokers?
Yes. Many brokers make a new authority wait, but some don't. C.H. Robinson says you can sign up once your MC or DOT number is active, and TQL and Uber Freight publish no minimum authority age on their carrier pages (last checked October 9, 2026).
What do brokers usually require from a new carrier?
Most brokers expect $1M auto liability, $100K cargo insurance, a clean safety record and a connected ELD. Requirements vary by broker, so check each broker's carrier setup page.
How do I avoid fake brokers?
Look up the broker's MC or USDOT number on FMCSA's SAFER site, check the spelling of the name, email and domain, and use contact details from the broker's own website.
New authority?
We’ll help you get set up with brokers that load new MCs. Fill out the form and we’ll call you, or call (863) 250-8695. Se habla español.