Ryan Transportation is a freight broker that sets up carriers through Highway, starting from the Become a Carrier link on its site. Its terms ask for $750,000 in public liability and $100,000 in cargo, shown on an Acord certificate. Carriers rated Satisfactory or Conditional qualify, and so do carriers with no rating.
- Best for
- Carriers with $750,000 liability or a Conditional safety rating
Our take
Ryan Transportation is one to look at if you carry $750,000 in liability or have a Conditional safety rating. That liability minimum is lower than most: 20 of the 21 brokers that publish one ask for $1 million or more.
Ask Ryan whether the $750,000 means your auto liability policy, since its terms call it public liability. Have the Acord certificate ready when you start in Highway.
Pros
- Takes a Conditional safety rating
- Public liability minimum of $750,000
- Setup through Highway
Carrier requirements
| Requirement | Ryan Transportation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum authority age | Not published | Ask first |
| Auto liability | $750,000This is public liability insurance shown on an Acord certificate. The cited terms do not specifically state auto. | Its own pageOctober 17, 2026Same since 2021 |
| Cargo | $100,000 | Its own pageOctober 17, 2026Same since 2021 |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory, Conditional or not rated | Its own pageOctober 17, 2026Same since 2021 |
Getting set up
Registering on Highway
| Step | What Highway asks of every carrier, whichever broker sent it | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Open Highway for Carriers on the web or download its carrier app | Highway's pageOctober 21, 2026 |
| 2 | Register while physically in your country of origin without a VPN | Highway's pageOctober 21, 2026 |
| 3 | Use a mobile number from a carrier approved in your country | Highway's pageOctober 21, 2026 |
| 4 | Verify your identity using a valid government-issued ID | Highway's pageOctober 21, 2026 |
| 5 | Provide a live photo match and proof you can act for the carrier | Highway's pageOctober 21, 2026 |
| What to know | Ryan Transportation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Where to apply | Through Highway | Its own pageOctober 17, 2026 |
| Tracking app | Trucker Tools | Its own pageOctober 21, 2026 |
Ryan Transportation alternatives
| Name | Authority age | Auto liability | Cargo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Circle Logistics | Not published | $1 million | $100,000 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Ryan Transportation work with new authority?
Ryan Transportation's terms don't give an authority age rule, so ask its carrier team before you count on a first load.
What insurance does Ryan Transportation require?
$750,000 in public liability and $100,000 in cargo, shown on an Acord certificate.
Does Ryan Transportation accept a Conditional safety rating?
Yes. Carriers rated Satisfactory or Conditional qualify, and so do carriers with no rating.
How do I set up with Ryan Transportation?
Through Highway, from the Become a Carrier link on Ryan's site.