Review criteria
- +Carrier contacts by lane and equipment
- +Authority and insurance-expiry columns
- +Performance rating and notes
- +Works in Google Sheets and Excel
Carrier Database Tracker in Freight Broker
A suggested spreadsheet layout for freight broker work, tracking carriers, lanes, equipment, authority, rating.
Last updated: August 2026
We haven’t built a ready-made workbook for this one yet. The templates below do the same job, with formulas and sample data, and you can download them today. The suggested columns are further down if you’d rather build your own.
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Build your own
Suggested columns for “Carrier Database Tracker”
Format: No ready-made file yet (column guide)Columns: 5
Columns to start with
- Carriers
- Lanes
- Equipment
- Authority
- Rating
- Copy the column list and paste it into cell A1 of a new Google Sheet or Excel workbook.
- Split it into columns: Google Sheets Data → Split text to columns; Excel Data → Text to Columns (comma).
- Or skip the setup and start from one of the working templates on this page.
Review evidence
What to verify before choosing Carrier Database Tracker
Use the review criteria below to decide whether this template fits your workflow.
Often worth considering when
- +Brokers building a vetted carrier list
- +Anyone matching carriers to lanes fast
Pause before choosing when
- -Automatic FMCSA authority checks
- -Live insurance verification
About Freight Broker
Why people consider this option
- +Track loads, carriers, and margin without paid TMS software
- +See gross margin on every load you broker
- +Keep a vetted carrier list in one place
What to review before acting
- -No load-board or carrier-vetting integration
- -High-volume brokerages eventually need a TMS
Trust FAQ
Questions people ask before copying a template
Does the Carrier Database Tracker work in both Google Sheets and Excel?
Yes. It is built with standard functions and no macros, so it opens and works the same in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel — on desktop or your phone.
Is the Carrier Database Tracker really free?
The core template is free to copy and use. There is no paid tier — copy the suggested columns into a new sheet, or start from one of the working templates on this page.
What does the Carrier Database Tracker track?
It tracks carriers, lanes, equipment, authority, rating. The suggested columns are listed in order; add totals or highlights with basic formulas like SUM once your data is in.