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Knight-Swift

Knight-Swift Transportation, formed by the merger of Knight Transportation and Swift Transportation, is one of the largest trucking companies in North America. The company provides truckload, LTL, and intermodal logistics services. To haul for Knight-Swift, you'll need to complete their carrier setup first — here's what they require and how to get started.

MC Number

526581

Website

knight-swift.com

Onboarding System

Highway

Typical Approval

2-5 Business Days

Last Updated

July 21, 2026

Broker Requirements

Carriers must meet the following authority and insurance requirements.

Authority Age (Days)

90+ days

Insurance Requirements
  • Auto liability of $1,000,000 or greater
  • Cargo liability of $100,000 or greater
Other Authority Requirements
  • Safety rating must be Satisfactory or None.
  • Active common or contract authority.
  • Must be financially stable.

Documents Needed for Carrier Setup

Please have the following documents ready. All documents must be complete, current, and legible.

W9

Must be complete and accurate.

COI (Certificate of Insurance)
  • Coverage lines must be active.
  • The expiration date must be after today.
  • If using an ACORD form, an insurance contact should appear in the top right.
COA (Certificate of Authority)
  • Many brokers require you to upload this.
  • Have your authority age and interstate/intrastate status ready.
NOA (Notice of Assignment)
  • Must show an effective date.
  • Must include payee bank information — your factoring company if you use one, or your own company bank details.
Equipment List
  • Number of tractors.
  • Number of trailers, with the type and size of each.

Carrier Setup Link

Each broker has a unique setup portal. Use the link below to get started with Knight-Swift.

Go to Knight-Swift Setup Portal

Broker Contact

Questions about your setup? Reach Knight-Swift's carrier relations team directly.

System Setup

Knight-Swift runs carrier onboarding through Highway, a newer compliance platform built by a team with prior experience at TriumphPay. Highway is a modern carrier-onboarding system with a strong focus on carrier identity.

Highway handles the compliance side of onboarding for brokers. Setting up may require an invitation code from the broker, though some brokers offer a public-facing link that lets any carrier sign up.

Additional Insured

If you've already onboarded with another broker through Highway, your insurance information should already be on file. Otherwise, you may be asked to add Highway as the additional insured on your policy:

Additional Insured

Highway App, Inc.5931 Greenville Ave, Unit #5620Dallas, TX 75206Certificates can be sent directly to Highway at insurance@certs.highway.com or uploaded through the Highway app. Most brokers accept the additional-insured certificate from Highway, but check each broker's process for exceptions.

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Requirements change. This page is a reference compiled by The Cargo Exchange, not a statement from Knight-Swift — always confirm the current requirements with the broker before you submit. Tell us if something here is out of date.