Sources & Methodology

The public data sets, regulations, and first-party records we use to write and cross-check every claim.

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Editorial & compliance policies - Last updated July 15, 2026

Editorial standards

Regulatory sources

FMCSA regulations (49 CFR Parts 380-399), USDOT SAFER carrier lookup, state DOT permit offices, and CVSA inspection standards.

Freight & corridor data

FHWA Freight Analysis Framework, state DOT traffic counts, USACE port tonnage reports, and Class I railroad intermodal disclosures.

Route & mileage data

Road distances rendered from the Open Source Routing Machine (OSRM) using OpenStreetMap data. Estimates are truck-legal road miles, not straight-line distances.

First-party dispatch history

Corridor timing, seasonal notes, and lane availability reflect our internal dispatch records across bonded carriers and CDL drivers.

Other trust policies

Editorial Policy

How SemiTruckTransport.com researches, writes, reviews, and updates every page across the Intelligence Hub.

Corrections Policy

How we accept, investigate, and publish corrections to the Intelligence Hub.

Claims Registry

A running log of statements we make about SemiTruckTransport.com operations and where those claims are documented.

Licensing & Authority

How to verify our operating authority and the authority of any carrier we dispatch on your move.