Carrier Scorecard How Does Your Carrier Stack Up? Not all carriers are equal. There are a couple of important elements that make carriers stand out as professional and reliable transporters. Here is a score card to identify poor, average and excellent carriers. Safety – What is their safety score?PoorAverageExcellentInsurance – What coverage do they have? Is it appropriate for your products?PoorAverageExcellentExperience – How many years have they been driving?PoorAverageExcellentTraining – What additional training has the driver received?PoorAverageExcellentLicensing – Do they have a Commercial Drivers License?PoorAverageExcellentEquipment – What kind(s) of equipment do they have? Are there reliable straps, tarps, wheels, axles? Are they new or old?PoorAverageExcellentMaintenance – How does the driver maintain his/her truck? Are there ongoing issues?PoorAverageExcellentAccident History – How many accidents has the driver had? What was the nature of those accidents?PoorAverageExcellentViolation History – What violations has the driver received?PoorAverageExcellentLocation – Where is the truck located and how convenient is the route? Is he/she a long-haul driver or regional?PoorAverageExcellentTechnology – What additional technology does the driver use to maintain load visibility and his driving log?PoorAverageExcellentPrice – Is the price competitive with others? Price should fall in the same range with not too low and not too high unless your load is high risk or problematic.PoorAverageExcellent