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An empty result set is a valid paid 200 response if no match is found.","failureModes":["No carrier found matching the name, USDOT, or docket — returns empty array with HTTP 200 (still a paid call)","Partial or DBA company name provided — name field requires exact legal or DBA match, no partial matching","Invalid docket format — docket must be MC, MX, or FF followed by digits","Data may be stale for non-Motus records — legacy snapshot frozen 2026-05-14, not real-time FMCSA","USDOT number out of valid range (1–99999999) — will be rejected by schema validation","Payment not provided or insufficient — x402 payment required at $0.03 USDC per call"],"whenToPreferThis":"Use this endpoint when you need structured FMCSA carrier compliance data programmatically before dispatching freight, onboarding a carrier, or verifying broker authority — specifically when you have a USDOT number, MC/MX/FF docket, or exact company name. Prefer this over manual FMCSA portal lookups when automating carrier screening workflows. Note: this is not an official FMCSA determination; always confirm with FMCSA before dispatch.","instructions":null,"reviewSummary":null,"reviewSummaryHighlights":null,"reviewSummaryConcerns":null,"reviewSummaryGeneratedAt":null,"activationCount":0,"lastUsedAt":null,"lastSuccessfullyRanAt":null,"lastHealthCheckAt":"2026-10-01T06:38:05.299Z","isFirstParty":false,"canonicalSlug":"fmcsa-motor-carrier-lookup-tollbooth-1cec94fe"}