Truckstop and Certificial Speed Up Carrier Vetting with Quick, Secure Insurance Verification  

Fraud is a persistent challenge in our industry. While the threat of physical cargo theft is still very real, freight fraud tactics have evolved to include online digital scams, from double-brokering to identity theft and more. Fraudsters are finding more sophisticated methods of stealing freight and hacking into systems. Trucking brokers and carriers must be more vigilant to avoid losses.

In its three decades as a trusted freight marketplace, Truckstop has recognized the need for protection against every manner of fraud to provide a secure platform for the safe movement of freight. Today, Truckstop strives to be the most trusted freight network in the industry, providing: 

• A vetting process that ensures each party’s identity, validity, and legitimacy.
• A security and risk-mitigation team solely dedicated to keeping fraud out of the Truckstop network. 
• Best-in-class risk and compliance solutions that monitor potential risk across the Truckstop ecosystem. 

Carrier vetting also extends to getting quick and reliable access to other critical information, including their Insurance coverage. That’s why Truckstop partners with Certificial, so you can perform the due diligence required to keep fraud out of your network without slowing down the vetting, hiring, and monitoring process in an industry that demands speed and competitiveness. Together with Certificial, Truckstop provides instant insurance verification, so you can make fast decisions without compromising safety and security.  

The Importance of Certificates of Insurance (COIs)  

A COI is issued by the insurance provider, offering proof that a carrier has coverage. It includes:

• The name and contact information of the insurance provider.
• Policy numbers, term dates, and underwriter details. 
• Coverage limits for cargo, auto liability, and general liability. 
• Any extra insured parties. 

Stronger together: Truckstop and Certificial 

Certificial integrates directly with insurance provider systems to provide Truckstop automatic updates on a carrier’s insurance status. Truckstop gains immediate visibility into the carrier’s insurance information to verify details, ensure an exact match, and establish legitimacy. This collaboration results in: 

• Faster COI processing: With Certificial and Truckstop, COI acquisition and verification is instant. 
• Greater accuracy: Mistakes caused by manual entry and human error are dramatically reduced. 
• Real-time updates: Get quick notices about policy cancellations or renewals. Timely updates prevent costly penalties or fines due to gaps in insurance coverage.
• Protection against fraudulent documents: Fraudulent COIs are a major threat to the industry. Only insurance agents can issue COIs—and this powerful fraud-fighting powerhouse doubles down to verify the legitimacy of these critical documents to keep fraud out of your network and the industry at large. 

With Certificial as a partner, Truckstop is making the freight industry safer. In 2024, Truckstop received over 500,000 carrier COIs through the Certificial integration. Currently, 80% of the COIs we receive come from this partnership.

“Truckstop has been at the forefront of introducing digital insurance monitoring to the transportation industry, streamlining carrier connections and automating data collection,” said Rob Blanchette, co-founder of Certificial. “This innovation has led to cutting-edge insurance monitoring and a more trusted network. Over our two-year partnership, Certificial has facilitated tens of thousands of smart COIs, enhancing both the speed and accuracy of carrier insurance information. Together, we’ve successfully advanced digital insurance monitoring in the transportation sector.” 

Get instant insurance verification with Truckstop  

As a Certificial partner, Truckstop offers the innovation you need to move freight safely. Adding quick and secure insurance checks to your carrier onboarding and monitoring equips you to move with speed without compromising safety and security.

For due-diligence that doesn’t slow you down, you owe it to your business to check it out. Get a demo.