Find Quality Commercial Trucking Insurance Leads in 5 Minutes

Tired of Chasing Cold Leads?

Here's How to Find Quality Commercial Trucking Insurance Leads Fast

Let’s be honest.

If you’ve been selling commercial trucking insurance for more than five minutes, you’ve already seen your fair share of junk leads:

• Policies that already renewed
• Carriers you’re not appointed to write
• DOT numbers that haven’t been active in years
• And contact info that goes nowhere

You've probably tried Carrier Software. Maybe dabbled in lead marketplaces. Maybe even paid for lists that looked promising but got you nowhere.

If any of that sounds familiar, this post is for you.

Let’s talk about how agents are now getting high-quality commercial trucking insurance leads—the kind that are actually worth quoting—in under 5 minutes. And how they’re doing it without spreadsheets, guesswork, or shot-in-the-dark cold calls.

What Makes a Commercial Trucking Lead “High-Quality”?

It’s not just a name and a DOT number.

A real, high-intent trucking insurance lead looks like this:

• A brand-new DOT applicant who just filed this week
• A reinstated authority back in business after a lapse (and is shopping now)
• A carrier adding new authority and expanding coverage needs
• A policy about to expire or that just canceled mid-term

These are the moments when businesses are actively looking for coverage. That’s when you want to be first on the phone.

The Problem: Most Lead Tools Show Up Late to the Party

Static lists? Usually 1–4 weeks old.

Lead marketplaces? Shared with 10 other agents—if you're lucky.

Your CRM or AMS? Probably not even connected to the kind of data that tells you what’s actually happening in the trucking world day to day.

By the time you call, the quote’s already been bound, or the lead’s gone cold.

The Fix: Carrier IQ (Here’s How It Works in Under 5 Minutes)

You don’t need more leads.

You need better ones. Here’s how Carrier IQ helps agents like me pull high-quality leads in minutes:

Step 1: Log into Carrier IQ

You get a fresh feed of new ventures, reinstated carriers, and mid-term cancellations—updated daily.

Step 2: Filter by What You Actually Want

Want box trucks in Texas with less than 5 power units and upcoming renewals? Cool. Filter by:

• State
• Cargo type
• Fleet size
• Policy status (new, reinstated, additional authority, etc.)
• And so much more

No more calling long-haul flatbeds when you only write local delivery.

Step 3: View Full Lead Details

For each carrier, you get:

• DOT info
• Fleet data
• Authority type
• Operating status
• And (here’s the kicker) contact info—often with email available same-day

New DOTs? Email’s usually there within 24–48 hours. Reinstated or expanding authorities? Available instantly.

Step 4: Start Dialing

No exports, no formatting headaches. Just pick your filters, pull your list, and start making calls.

Tried Other Platforms? Our Customers Have Too

We hear it all the time. Agents come to Carrier IQ after using other lead platforms—Carrier Software, Trucking Leads, static lists, and more. And most of them say the same thing:

“The leads felt recycled, outdated, or just didn’t match what I could write.”

They spent hours chasing carriers that were either a bad fit or already bound with someone else.

So what made them switch to Carrier IQ?

Speed
They log in, apply a few filters, and in less time than it takes to check their email, they’ve got five solid leads ready to call—filtered by region, authority status, vehicle type, and more.

Control
They’re not working a shared list with a bunch of other agents. They define what a good lead looks like based on their markets, appointments, and how they work.

Carrier IQ gives agents the visibility and tools they need to focus on better opportunities—and move faster on the ones that matter.

What Most Platforms Won’t Tell You (But You Should Know)

You don’t need to book a call or sit through a long demo to see how this works. Just log in and start finding leads that are actually worth quoting.

Here’s what we wish someone told us earlier:

• You don’t need to be a tech expert to use Carrier IQ. If you can filter a spreadsheet, you can use this.
• You’re not buying “exclusive” leads—but they’re fresh, accurate, and tailored to what you actually want to write.
• If you’re still using carrier lists from a friend-of-a-friend or last year’s PDF, you’re already behind.

The agents using Carrier IQ aren’t working harder. They’re just working with better data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Commercial Trucking Insurance Leads

1. How do I get commercial trucking insurance leads?

You can generate leads by purchasing static lists, using DOT search tools, or partnering with platforms like Carrier IQ. Carrier IQ delivers real-time updates on new DOT applicants, reinstated carriers, and mid-term cancellations—helping you quote before competitors do.

2. What makes a commercial trucking lead “high quality”?

High-quality trucking leads are:

• Actively in-market for insurance
• Matched to your appetite (fleet size, cargo type, region)
• Verified with current contact info
• Time-sensitive (new ventures, reinstatements, or expiring policies)

3. What’s the difference between Carrier IQ and other trucking lead providers?

Unlike static lead lists or recycled marketplaces, Carrier IQ updates daily. You can filter leads by DOT status, fleet size, cargo class, geography, and more. Many emails are available same-day (for reinstated authorities) or within 24–48 hours (for new DOTs), giving you a real advantage.

4. How fast can I start seeing leads with Carrier IQ?

Most agents can start identifying and contacting qualified leads in under 5 minutes after logging into the dashboard. There’s no setup required, and filters can be saved for repeat use.

5. Is Carrier IQ just for large agencies?

Not at all. In fact, Carrier IQ was built specifically for small to mid-sized independent agencies that want to grow their trucking book without adding more overhead. Whether you're a one-person operation or managing a small team, it scales with you.

Final Word: Stop Guessing. Start Quoting.

You didn’t get into this business to waste hours chasing ghosts.

If you want to spend less time scrubbing lists and more time writing good business, you owe it to yourself to at least see how Carrier IQ works.

Most agents I know don’t even finish the demo before saying: “This is exactly what I’ve been looking for.”

Watch the 4-minute overview to learn more 👇

About the Author

Scott Schubert
CEO & Co-Founder, Carrier IQ

Scott is a serial entrepreneur and technologist who builds software that makes business workflows faster, smarter, and more effective. After hearing countless frustrations from independent agents trying to grow their trucking book, he co-founded Carrier IQ to solve one specific problem: the time suck and uncertainty of finding quality commercial trucking insurance leads. Today, Carrier IQ helps agencies across the country quote faster and close more deals with real-time motor carrier data.