Austin, TX
DOT 8196162MC 543614340 trucks
Green: NO RED FLAGS IN FMCSA RECORDS
Active broker authority and a bond on file. Still confirm every load by calling the phone number on file.
Authority
Active Broker Authority
Legally allowed to arrange (broker) loads for other carriers.
Broker MC active for 13 days (since November 1, 2026)
Broker Bond
Broker Bond On File
A $75,000 bond or trust carriers can claim against if the broker doesn't pay.
Paperwork (MCS-150)
Paperwork Status: Unknown
FMCSA's records don't show when the MCS-150 was last updated.
Safety Rating
Not Checked
Not in this record. Run a live check for FMCSA's current rating.
| Form | Class | Insurance carrier | Policy # | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMC-84 | — | Amherst National Insurance Company | AM0006029 | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Coverage | On record with FMCSA |
|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) on file | Not on file |
| Broker bond | On file |
| Cargo insurance | Not on file |
FMCSA insurance file as of November 15, 2026.
Filings are the active or pending insurance policies FMCSA lists for this company; our copy refreshes nightly. Coverage amounts are not shown per policy.
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Worked with this broker? Share your experienceFrom FMCSA's authority history (its current Motus system, plus the older L&I history it froze on May 14, 2026). "First granted" is the earliest grant on record; "on record since" is the earliest action FMCSA has when the grant itself is older than its electronic records. "Active since" is the latest grant or reinstatement, so a lapse that FMCSA reinstated restarts the clock.
From FMCSA's Safety Measurement System files, October 2024 to October 2026. Crash counts include crashes the carrier didn't cause. Out-of-service rates use only inspections that checked the driver or the vehicle.
Every roadside inspection in FMCSA's file for USDOT #8196162: when, where, and which vehicles (type, make, VIN) the inspector recorded.
THC compares FMCSA's files every night and keeps what changed. Tracked since October 30, 2026, last compared November 15, 2026.
Noticed by THC November 3, 2026 (changed after our November 2, 2026 copy)
MC number added
None → MC 54361434
Why it may matter: The MC (docket) number is what brokers and shippers use to check operating authority.
What it doesn't show: Having an MC number does not mean its authority is active.
Next step: Check the authority status for the new MC number.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 2, 2026 (changed after our November 1, 2026 copy)
Authority granted
FMCSA dates the grant November 1, 2026
Why it may matter: Newly granted authority means the company is just starting that kind of work.
What it doesn't show: A grant date says nothing about how the company operates.
Next step: Check that insurance (or a broker's bond) is on file.
Source: FMCSA daily authority and insurance file (Motus, data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 2, 2026 (changed after our November 1, 2026 copy)
Broker authority changed
Pending → Active
Why it may matter: Authority status decides what interstate for-hire work a company may legally do.
What it doesn't show: FMCSA's daily file shows the status, not the reason (for example missing insurance, a request by the company, or an order).
Next step: Run a live check, and confirm with the company using the phone number on its FMCSA record.
Source: FMCSA daily authority and insurance file (Motus, data.transportation.gov).
Dates are when THC noticed the change in FMCSA's files, not when it happened, unless FMCSA's file gives the date. FMCSA's files can lag behind FMCSA's own systems. Check this record on FMCSA SAFER · Daily FMCSA change reports
Yes. USDOT 8196162 (Sidestream Ai, LLC) is active, with active broker operating authority under MC 54361434 (FMCSA authority file, November 15, 2026).
FMCSA's authority history shows Sidestream Ai, LLC's broker authority was first granted on November 1, 2026 and is active.
Our daily record doesn't include Sidestream Ai, LLC's safety rating. Run a free live check to see FMCSA's current rating. Most carriers are "Not Rated", which is normal: it means FMCSA has never done a full audit.
FMCSA's safety data for October 2024 to October 2026 shows no roadside inspections and no reportable crashes for Sidestream Ai, LLC. That's common for new or small companies; it isn't a safety rating.
FMCSA's records don't show when USDOT 8196162 last updated its MCS-150.
Yes. FMCSA's records show a broker bond or trust (BMC-84/85) on file for Sidestream Ai, LLC.
From public FMCSA records (the Company Census File, FMCSA's daily authority and insurance file and its monthly Safety Measurement System inspection and crash files). Trucking Help Center is not FMCSA and is not affiliated with this company. Records can change daily: run a live check, and confirm every load by calling the phone number on file. Is this your company and something looks wrong? Update your MCS-150 with FMCSA; our copy refreshes nightly.
Green: NO RED FLAGS IN FMCSA RECORDS
Active broker authority and a bond on file. Still confirm every load by calling the phone number on file.
Authority
Active Broker Authority
Legally allowed to arrange (broker) loads for other carriers.
Broker MC active for 13 days (since November 1, 2026)
Broker Bond
Broker Bond On File
A $75,000 bond or trust carriers can claim against if the broker doesn't pay.
Paperwork (MCS-150)
Paperwork Status: Unknown
FMCSA's records don't show when the MCS-150 was last updated.
Safety Rating
Not Checked
Not in this record. Run a live check for FMCSA's current rating.
