TruckerDB alternative: new MC authorities, not just new DOT numbers
Reviewed · Numbers are Rookiefeed analysis as of , updated daily
TruckerDB and Rookiefeed both send a 7am list of new trucking companies, but they track different things. TruckerDB lists new USDOT registrations, about 15,000 a month including private and intrastate fleets. Rookiefeed lists for-hire carriers whose MC operating authority was just granted, about 5,591 a month, each with its insurer and coverage on file.
Side by side
From each product's public pages as of October 8, 2026.
| TruckerDB | Rookiefeed | |
|---|---|---|
| What's on the list | New USDOT registrations (for-hire and private) | Newly granted for-hire MC authority (brokers and new applications optional) |
| Monthly volume | 15,000+ leads | About 5,591 carriers (last 30 days) |
| Contact | Owner name, phone, email | Officer names, phone with cells flagged, email (about 99%), address |
| Insurance | No filed coverage (Pro predicts renewal dates for established carriers) | Insurer, BIPD coverage and effective date from FMCSA filings |
| Other fields | DOT number, for-hire or private, city and state | MC and USDOT, fleet size, equipment, days from application to grant, first-time or returning |
| Delivery | Dashboard, CRM export on Pro | 7am email with CSV attached, plus a dashboard |
| Price | $49 Starter or $99 Pro a month | $59 to $599 a month by states covered and how often |
What each plan buys, next to TruckerDB
Rookiefeed prices by territory and how often you hear about new carriers; TruckerDB prices by features on one national list. Every Rookiefeed plan includes owner contacts, the insurer on file, brokers, new applications and all filters.
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| TruckerDB Starter | $49/mo | All new DOT registrations nationwide in a dashboard at 7am, owner contact with email, 10 historical daily lists a month |
| TruckerDB Pro | $99/mo | Starter plus insurance renewal leads for established carriers, niche and time-in-business filters, CRM export |
| Rookiefeed Weekly | $59/mo | One state's new MC authorities, one email with a CSV every Monday |
| Rookiefeed State | $149/mo | One state, every morning by 7am Central. Or try it for 7 days for $19 |
| Rookiefeed Regional | $299/mo | Up to 8 states you pick, every morning |
| Rookiefeed Nationwide | $599/mo | Every state, every morning |
Why the difference matters
A new USDOT number is the first step. Many never become for-hire carriers: after FMCSA added identity checks in 2025, only about 30% of new applications were published, according to CarrierOk's analysis reported by FreightWaves. A granted MC authority means the carrier can legally haul freight for pay this week, which is when it picks a factor, a dispatcher and insurance.
That is why the first-time flag and the insurer matter: a factoring rep can skip returning carriers that likely already have a factor, and an insurance agent can see who wrote the authority's first policy.
When TruckerDB is the better pick
- You sell to every new DOT holder, including private and intrastate fleets (DOT compliance, some equipment and software sales).
- You want the lowest price per lead and don't need insurance or fleet details.
- You sell insurance renewals to established carriers (TruckerDB's renewal-date predictions).
When Rookiefeed is the better pick
- You fund, dispatch or insure carriers that just got operating authority.
- You want the insurer and coverage on file, fleet size, equipment and a first-time flag on every row.
- You'd rather get a CSV in your inbox at 7am than log in to a dashboard.
Questions
- Is Rookiefeed cheaper than TruckerDB?
- No. TruckerDB starts at $49 a month. Rookiefeed is $59 a month for one state once a week, $149 for one state every day, $299 for up to 8 states and $599 for every state, and you can cancel any time. The difference is what's on the list: granted MC authorities with insurance and fleet details, rather than every new DOT registration.
- Can I try Rookiefeed before paying?
- Yes. Download 10 real rows from the latest day, or use the free list builder to get up to 25 new carriers in your states emailed as a CSV.
Every new carrier, by 7am
Owner name, phone, email, fleet, equipment and insurer for each carrier FMCSA authorized yesterday, as a CSV.
Related
Sources: TruckerDB · FreightWaves on new-application publication rates