# Carrier411 alternative for freight brokers and shippers vetting carriers

> For freight brokers and shippers vetting carriers, Zalwin's FmcsaCarrierPulse, FmcsaSafetyAlertPulse cover carrier monitoring with 32,429 live public records, a free preview without an account, paid plans from $4.99, and API and MCP access. Sources are public; Carrier411 is a separate product we are not affiliated with.

| What you need | Zalwin | Carrier411 |
|---|---|---|
| Who it is for | freight brokers and shippers vetting carriers | Check Carrier411's site |
| Free preview | Yes, no account needed | Check Carrier411's site |
| Starting price | $4.99 (published on each product page) | Check Carrier411's site |
| Data sources | US DOT FMCSA Census & New Carrier Authority Filings (data.transportation.gov); FMCSA SMS Inspection & Carrier Safety Rating Public Feeds | Check Carrier411's site |
| Records available now | 32,429 | Check Carrier411's site |
| API and AI-agent (MCP) access | Yes: REST API and MCP tools | Check Carrier411's site |
| Update cadence | FmcsaCarrierPulse: refreshed 2026-11-04; FmcsaSafetyAlertPulse: refreshed 2026-11-04 | Check Carrier411's site |

- [FmcsaCarrierPulse](https://zalwin.com/v/fmcsacarrierpulse): Newly authorized interstate motor carriers, freight brokers and commercial fleet DOT registrations
- [FmcsaSafetyAlertPulse](https://zalwin.com/v/fmcsasafetypulse): Commercial trucking fleets with recent BASIC safety violations, out-of-service orders and conditional ratings

**Is Zalwin affiliated with Carrier411?** No. Carrier411 is a trademark of its owner. This page describes Zalwin's tools; for Carrier411's current features and pricing, see its own site.

**What does it cost?** FmcsaCarrierPulse from $4.99; FmcsaSafetyAlertPulse from $4.99. Every tool has a free preview.

**Where does the data come from?** US DOT FMCSA Census & New Carrier Authority Filings (data.transportation.gov); FMCSA SMS Inspection & Carrier Safety Rating Public Feeds. Public sources only; company-level records.

_Carrier411 is a trademark of its owner; Zalwin is not affiliated with it._