Why timing matters
When a driver is credentialed can matter as much as whether they are. Here's the plain-language version.
Vicarious liability is the idea that one party can be held responsible for harm caused by someone else, because of the relationship between them. In freight, that question can come up after an accident or a theft involving a load.
Negligent selection is a related claim: that the carrier for a load was chosen carelessly. Claims like these can look at what was known, and what was checked, when the choice was made. The details depend on the facts and on state law.
Many driver checks happen after the carrier is hired or dispatched. By then, the commitment has been made. The check tells you who's coming after the decision, not before it. If something about the driver doesn't match, it gets sorted out with a truck already assigned and a pickup already on the calendar.
We arrange transportation for your load in the spot market, and we credential the driver before the motor carrier is hired. You know who's coming before the truck rolls. The carrier still runs its driver; driver credentialing confirms who's coming.
Each shipment we arrange gets a timestamped record, so you'll have a record of who was credentialed and when.
There's no separate fee; it's built into the linehaul rate.
Credentialing doesn't eliminate liability or decide how any claim turns out.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Talk to your own attorney about your situation.