ArcBest's published carrier terms cover its LTL brokerage and ask for $1 million in auto liability, $100,000 in cargo per occurrence, $1 million in commercial general liability and statutory workers' comp with $1 million in employers liability. Setup runs through its carrier portal.
- Best for
- LTL carriers with $1 million auto and general liability, $100,000 cargo and workers' comp
Our take
The insurance list is the hurdle here, since general liability and workers' comp come on top of auto and cargo. The safety rule is easier: only a Conditional or Unsatisfactory rating rules you out, whether USDOT or a state or provincial authority issued it.
Pros
- Unrated carriers aren't shut out by the safety rule
Cons
- Workers' comp is required even for a small operation
Carrier requirements
| Requirement | ArcBest | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum authority age | Not published | Ask first |
| Auto liability | $1 millionPer occurrence. This applies to LTL brokerage. | Its own pageOctober 17, 2026 |
| Cargo | $100,000Per occurrence. This applies to LTL brokerage. | Its own pageOctober 17, 2026 |
| General liability | $1 millionCommercial general liability. This applies to LTL brokerage. | Its own pageOctober 17, 2026 |
| Workers' comp | StatutoryEmployers liability of $1 million per incident is also required. This applies to LTL brokerage. | Its own pageOctober 17, 2026 |
| Safety rating | No Conditional or Unsatisfactory ratingThe rating can come from USDOT or a state or provincial authority. This applies to LTL brokerage. | Its own pageOctober 17, 2026 |
Getting set up
| What to know | ArcBest | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Where to apply | ArcBest's own carrier portal or form | Its own pageOctober 21, 2026 |
Price the coverage ArcBest wantsSee your coverage gap
ArcBest alternatives
| Name | Authority age | Auto liability | Cargo |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACV Transportation | Not published | $1 million | $100,000 |
| Allen Lund | 365 days | $1 million | $100,000 |
| Arrive Logistics | Not published | $1 million | $100,000 |
| C.H. Robinson | 7 days | $1 million | $100,000 |
| Circle Logistics | Not published | $1 million | $100,000 |
Frequently asked questions
Does ArcBest work with new authority?
ArcBest doesn't publish an age rule for its LTL brokerage. Ask before your first load.