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Freight broker | La Canada, CA

Allen Lund carrier setup

Requirements, pay and new authority

Updated

MC
163523
USDOT
2212129
Broker authority
Active since 1983
Bond or trust
Surety bond (BMC-84) on file

Will Allen Lund set you up?

Authority age
365 daysIts own page
Auto liability
$1 millionIts own page
Cargo
$100,000Its own page
General liability
Not publishedAsk first
Standard pay
14 days direct, 30 days with factoringIts own page
Quick pay
Comchek Quick Pay at 2% or $25, whichever is greaterIts own page

Allen Lund books freight with carriers that have held active authority for a year or more and carry $1 million in auto liability and $100,000 in cargo. Setup starts with your DOT number and a W9, your insurance agent sends the certificate, and the rest happens in Allen Lund's carrier portal.

Best for
Carriers with a year of authority who want two-week pay without factoring

Our take

Carriers past their first year get two-week pay at Allen Lund without selling their invoices. If you factor, the schedule doubles to 30 days, and advances need written permission first.

The 40% fuel advance after pickup helps on long hauls. For Comchek Quick Pay, contact Allen Lund by 4:30 p.m.

Pros

  • Short pay terms for carriers who don't factor
  • Fuel advances once the load is picked up
  • Comchek Quick Pay when you need cash sooner

Cons

  • Quick pay costs at least $25 a load

Carrier requirements

RequirementAllen LundSource
Minimum authority age365 daysIts own pageOctober 22, 2026
Changed after February 2026
  • April 2024 to February 2026: 180 days
Auto liability$1 millionIts own pageOctober 21, 2026Same since 2021
Cargo$100,000Its own pageOctober 21, 2026Same since 2021

Getting set up

What to knowAllen LundSource
What to have readyDOT number, W-9 and COIYour insurance agent sends the certificate.Its own pageOctober 21, 2026Same since February 2026
Where to applyAllen Lund's own carrier portal or formIts own pageOctober 17, 2026

Pay and quick pay

TermAllen LundSource
Standard pay14 days direct, 30 days with factoringBoth are counted from approval of your paperwork.Its own pageOctober 17, 2026Same since 2021
Quick payComchek Quick Pay at 2% or $25, whichever is greaterContact the broker by 4:30 p.m. Factoring requires written permission for advances.Its own pageOctober 17, 2026Same since 2021
FactoringYesIts own pageOctober 17, 2026Same since 2021
Fuel and other programsFuel advance of 40% after pickupIts own pageOctober 21, 2026Same since 2021

Quick pay vs factoring calculator

How their rules changed

WhenRuleWhat it saidSource
October 22, 2026Minimum authority age365 daysIts own page
April 2024 to February 2026Minimum authority age180 daysArchived copy
Price the coverage Allen Lund wantsSee your coverage gap

Allen Lund alternatives

NameAuthority ageAuto liabilityCargo
PLS LogisticsSix months$1 million$100,000
Coyote Logistics90 days$1 million$100,000
Flock Freight90 days$1 million$100,000
RXO90 days$1 million$100,000
Transportation OneThree months$1 million$100,000

Frequently asked questions

Does Allen Lund work with new authority?

Allen Lund asks for at least one year of active carrier authority. Newer carriers should plan to apply after their first anniversary.

What insurance does Allen Lund require?

Your agent sends a certificate showing at least $1 million in auto liability and $100,000 in cargo.

How fast does Allen Lund pay?

Direct pay comes 14 days after Allen Lund approves your paperwork. If you factor, plan on 30 days from approval.

Does Allen Lund offer fuel advances?

Yes. You can get a 40% fuel advance after you pick up the load.

How do I set up with Allen Lund?

Start with your DOT number and a W9, have your agent send the COI, then complete the carrier portal application.

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