DSV is a freight broker for carriers with active operating authority that are Satisfactory or not rated. It asks for $1 million in auto liability plus workers' comp and employers liability, and it prefers $100,000 in cargo without setting a minimum. Setup runs through RMIS, and DSV says it offers immediate pay once it has your invoice and required documents.
- Best for
- Carriers with active authority and $1 million auto liability, including those not rated
Our take
Carriers with active authority and no safety rating yet can still meet DSV's safety rule, which accepts Satisfactory or not rated. Before setup, have your producer issue a COI that names RMIS as certificate holder.
Carry $100,000 in cargo if you can. DSV prefers it, and 21 of the 22 brokers that publish a cargo minimum ask for at least that much.
Pros
- Immediate pay with your invoice and documents, DSV says
- Owner-operators may be offered advances
- No set cargo minimum
Cons
- Workers' comp and employers liability are both required
Carrier requirements
| Requirement | DSV | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum authority age | Not published | Ask first |
| Auto liability | $1 million | Its own pageOctober 17, 2026 |
| Cargo | No set minimum$100,000 is preferred but is not a required floor. | Its own pageOctober 17, 2026 |
| Workers' comp | Required, no amount statedBoth workers compensation and employers liability are required. | Its own pageOctober 17, 2026 |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory or not ratedYou need active operating authority. | Its own pageOctober 17, 2026 |
Getting set up
Registering on RMIS
| Step | What RMIS asks of every carrier, whichever broker sent it | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enter your RMIS ID and ZIP code during registration | RMIS's pageOctober 21, 2026 |
| 2 | Use the verification code sent to your email to continue registering | RMIS's pageOctober 21, 2026 |
| 3 | Verify your identity with a live selfie and government-issued ID | RMIS's pageOctober 21, 2026 |
| 4 | Submit your essential documents through the online portal | RMIS's pageOctober 21, 2026 |
| What to know | DSV | Source |
|---|---|---|
| What to have ready | Authority ID, W9 or W8, carrier profile, agreement and COIThe ID can be an MC or DOT number or a state or provincial ID. The COI must come from your producer and name RMIS as certificate holder. A carrier contact is also needed. | Its own pageOctober 17, 2026 |
| Where to apply | Through RMIS | Its own pageOctober 17, 2026 |
| Certificate holder | RMIS | Its own pageOctober 17, 2026 |
Pay and quick pay
| Term | DSV | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Quick pay | Immediate pay with invoice and required documents | Its own pageOctober 17, 2026Same since 2021 |
| Fuel and other programs | Advances may be offered to owner-operators | Its own pageOctober 17, 2026Same since 2021 |
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DSV alternatives
| Name | Authority age | Auto liability | Cargo |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACV Transportation | Not published | $1 million | $100,000 |
| Allen Lund | 365 days | $1 million | $100,000 |
| ArcBest | Not published | $1 million | $100,000 |
| Arrive Logistics | Not published | $1 million | $100,000 |
| C.H. Robinson | 7 days | $1 million | $100,000 |
Frequently asked questions
Does DSV work with new authority?
Your operating authority has to be active, and your rating Satisfactory or not rated. DSV publishes no authority age rule, so ask its carrier team about age before a first load.
What insurance does DSV require?
You need $1 million in auto liability, plus workers' comp and employers liability. Cargo has no set minimum, though DSV prefers $100,000.
Does DSV offer quick pay?
DSV says pay is immediate when your invoice and required documents are in, and owner-operators may be offered advances.
How do I set up with DSV?
Setup runs through RMIS. You need an authority ID, a W9 or W8, a carrier profile, the agreement, a carrier contact and a COI from your producer that names RMIS as certificate holder.