Carrier Sign-Up for Direct Shipper Freight Support
Start carrier intake so Equitable can understand your equipment, lanes, service area, rate floor, operating limits, and direct shipper outreach authorization. Carrier approval and correct documents are required before direct shipper workflow access.
- Complete the carrier intake packet.
- Upload required carrier documents.
- Confirm lanes, equipment, and outreach authorization.
- Wait for approval before using carrier portal tools.
Your lane profile protects the workflow.
Direct shipper outreach must stay tied to the carrier's approved equipment, approved lanes, service area, rate expectations, and written authorization before the workflow moves forward.
Equipment and lanes
Dry van, reefer, flatbed, hotshot, box truck, power only, or other equipment must be matched to approved lanes and service areas.
Documents and authority
Carrier intake documents help confirm authority, insurance, tax details, agreements, and load-service boundaries.
Portal access
Approved carriers log in through the Carrier Portal after intake is reviewed.
What happens before carrier portal approval.
The intake packet and document upload confirm the carrier profile before direct shipper workflow access is approved.
Complete the packet
Fill out the carrier intake packet with accurate equipment, lane, operating, and authorization information.
Upload required documents
Submit signed agreements and carrier documents so the approval review has the correct records.
Wait for review
Access is reviewed before carrier portal use because direct shipper workflow must stay tied to approved carrier details.
Use carrier login after approval
Approved carriers log in from the carrier page or carrier portal and keep control of freight decisions.
Upload carrier documents
Upload signed carrier intake documents and required files so the approval process can move forward.
Carrier Onboarding Document Upload
Upload one signed document at a time. Every file saves into the Equitable Core Onboarding Documents Center for admin review.
- Carrier Intake Packet
- Carrier Agreement
- Limited Power of Attorney / LPOA
- W-9
- Certificate of Insurance / COI
- MC / USDOT Authority Info
- Factoring / NOA if used
- Direct Freight Finder Consent if selected
Questions before you submit carrier intake.
Use these questions to understand carrier intake, document upload, approval, portal login, and the no-guarantee compliance boundary.
What happens on carrier sign-up?
Carriers download or open the intake packet, provide required information, upload documents, and then use the carrier portal after approval.
Why does Equitable need carrier lane information?
Lane, equipment, service area, and rate-floor information are needed so direct shipper outreach stays tied to the carrier’s approved operating profile.
Can a carrier keep control of decisions?
Yes. The carrier controls lanes, rates, equipment, outreach authorization, final approval, and freight money.
Does sign-up guarantee freight?
No. Equitable provides database access, workflow tools, training direction, documents, and compliance controls. It does not guarantee freight, rates, lanes, contracts, carrier signups, or income.