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Connect Fmcsa Licensing Insurance to ChatGPT and Claude

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Verify motor carrier authority and safety records through your AI agent.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

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Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 9 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through FMCSA.

  1. 01

    Get carrier basics

    Retrieves Carrier BASIC (Safety) measures using a U.S. DOT number.

  2. 02

    Get carrier by dot

    Fetches complete carrier details when you provide a U.S. DOT number.

  3. 03

    Get carrier oos

    Pulls Out-of-Service (OOS) data to check for recent safety violations.

Capability set02 / 03

04-06

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through FMCSA.

  1. 04

    Get carrier authority

    Checks the current status of a carrier's operating authority.

  2. 05

    Get carrier by docket

    Retrieves specific carrier information using a Docket Number.

  3. 06

    Get carrier cargo

    Identifies the specific types of cargo a carrier is authorized to transport.

Capability set03 / 03

07-09

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 9 available through FMCSA.

  1. 07

    Get carrier dockets

    Lists all docket numbers associated with a specific carrier.

  2. 08

    Get carrier operation class

    Returns the operation classifications for a carrier.

  3. 09

    Search carriers by name

    Searches for carriers using their Legal or DBA name.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

New Carrier Vetting

Verify a new carrier's operating authority and cargo types before they pick up your first load.

02

Risk Assessment

Check the safety BASIC measures and OOS history of a carrier to evaluate their risk level.

03

Compliance Auditing

Use your agent to periodically check the status of your existing fleet partners.

04

Load Matching

Ensure a carrier is legally allowed to haul your specific type of freight.

Automate a task

Put FMCSA to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

FMCSA works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put FMCSA to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

1040ms average. Fast in production.

FMCSA is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1307ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
706ms
Slowest day
1307ms
14-day trend
Improving-20%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 9 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of FMCSA, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with FMCSA. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

FMCSA Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1kiIKmJz5jgx6vsEjC4fkaes1t0LxFHtM7tFBuGI/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — FMCSA capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fmcsa-licensing-insurance-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1kiIKmJz5jgx6vsEjC4fkaes1t0LxFHtM7tFBuGI/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up FMCSA in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work FMCSA owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals in the transportation and logistics industry who need to vet carriers quickly.

  • 01

    Logistics Managers

    They use the agent to verify carrier authorization and insurance before booking loads.

  • 02

    Compliance Officers

    They hand off the task of monitoring safety ratings and out-of-service orders to their AI.

  • 03

    Freight Brokers

    They use the capability to automate the vetting process by pulling government data directly into their workflow.

FAQ

Questions FMCSA owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I use this MCP with my AI client?

    Once you subscribe on Vinkius, you connect your client like Claude or Cursor once. After that, you can simply ask your agent to perform FMCSA searches or data retrievals.

  • 02

    What information can I get about a carrier?

    You can retrieve operating authority status, safety BASIC measures, out-of-service data, cargo types, and operation classifications.

  • 03

    Can I search for a company if I don't have their DOT number?

    Yes, you can use the search capability to find carriers by their Legal or DBA name.

  • 04

    Do I need an FMCSA Web Key?

    Yes, you will need to enter your FMCSA Web Key to authenticate the connection and access the data.

  • 05

    Is the data real-time?

    The MCP connects to the FMCSA database to provide current official government records.

  • 06

    How can I check if a carrier is currently authorized to transport goods?

    You can use the get_carrier_authority capability with the carrier's DOT number. This will return the official operating authority status directly from FMCSA records.

  • 07

    Can I find a carrier's DOT number if I only have their business name?

    Yes, use the search_carriers_by_name capability. Provide the Legal or DBA name, and the agent will return a list of matching carriers along with their U.S. DOT numbers.

  • 08

    Does this capability show safety ratings and inspection violations?

    Yes. The get_carrier_basics capability retrieves safety performance data (BASIC measures), and get_carrier_oos provides data on Out-of-Service orders.

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