Ryder's freight brokerage sets up outside carriers through Highway carrier registration. You can get in at 60 days of authority with $1 million in auto liability and $100,000 in cargo coverage. A Satisfactory safety rating works, and so does no rating.
- Best for
- Carriers with 60 days of authority, $1 million liability and $100,000 cargo
Our take
Line Ryder up early. Its rules are short, and the one most likely to stop a new carrier is the age rule, so use the wait before day 60 to open a Highway account and have your agent send a COI with both limits on it.
Pros
- An early age cutoff
- Doesn't hold out for a safety rating
- Registration runs through one Highway account
Cons
- Carriers under the age cutoff have to wait
- A Conditional or Unsatisfactory rating rules you out
Carrier requirements
| Requirement | Ryder | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum authority age | 60 days | Its own pageOctober 17, 2026Same since 2024 |
| Auto liability | $1 million | Its own pageOctober 17, 2026Same since 2024 |
| Cargo | $100,000 | Its own pageOctober 17, 2026Same since 2024 |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory or not rated | Its own pageOctober 17, 2026Same since 2024 |
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 | Ryder | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Where to apply | Through Highway | Its own pageOctober 17, 2026 |
| What to have ready | Electronic W9 and certificate of insurance | Its own pageOctober 21, 2026 |
Ryder alternatives
| Name | Authority age | Auto liability | Cargo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coyote Logistics | 90 days | $1 million | $100,000 |
| Flock Freight | 90 days | $1 million | $100,000 |
| RXO | 90 days | $1 million | $100,000 |
| Transportation One | Three months | $1 million | $100,000 |
| C.H. Robinson | 7 days | $1 million | $100,000 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Ryder work with new authority?
Yes, after your authority has been active for 60 days.
What insurance does Ryder require?
At least $1 million in auto liability and $100,000 in cargo coverage. Its carrier page names no other limits.
What safety rating does Ryder accept?
Satisfactory or none, so a new carrier that hasn't been rated yet still qualifies.
How do I set up with Ryder?
Register through Highway, which checks your identity, authority and insurance for the brokers that use it.