The GNet Compliance Badge
Your compliance documents already live on GNet. Transportation Advisors audits them with hard pass/fail criteria. It's a real audit, not self-certification. Operators that pass carry a badge buyers can check at a glance.
Audit partner
Transportation Advisors
An independent transportation compliance firm that performs every audit behind the GNet Compliance Badge.
Why it matters
Travel managers, corporate buyers and insurers increasingly ask for proof of compliance, and until now there hasn't been a digital way to provide it. Operating without proper authority can bring federal penalties. A badge backed by a real audit gives both sides something to rely on.
For operators
- A visible mark on your GNet profile and in search that a real, independent audit stands behind your operation.
- Evidence of duty of care you can hand to corporate and travel clients during supplier reviews.
- Stay eligible for affiliate and farm-out work as partners start asking every company in the chain to be certified.
- Fleet size doesn't matter. A three-car airport-transfer business can hold the same badge as a large fleet.
For buyers (TMCs, OTAs, distributors, travel)
- A digital way to see which suppliers have passed a compliance audit, instead of collecting paperwork one operator at a time.
- A clear scope. Gold means approved for interstate work, including airport, rail and port trips. Blue means intrastate only.
- Support for your duty-of-care obligations to travellers and your own clients.
What gets audited
Each USDOT number is audited separately, and certification is granted per vehicle type.
- ✓FMCSA operating authority and vehicle types (with the operator's permission)
- ✓Certificate of insurance, cross-checked against registered vehicles
- ✓Insurance levels for the authority held
- ✓Drug & alcohol policy and testing program
- ✓Vehicle registrations and cab cards
- ✓Chauffeur and airport permits
- ✓Driver qualification and vehicle files
How it works
- 1
Register interest
Tell us you're interested. We'll explain the program and connect you with Transportation Advisors.
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Share your documents
Upload the requested documents to GNet. They stay private. Documents requested by the auditor default to Unlisted.
- 3
Independent audit
Transportation Advisors reviews each USDOT number against federal-DOT-style pass/fail criteria, including insurance and FMCSA checks.
- 4
Badge goes live
Certified operators get a Gold (interstate) or Blue (intrastate) badge and a signed certificate on their GNet profile and in search.
Frequently asked questions
Who performs the audit?
Transportation Advisors, an independent transportation compliance firm, audits each operator. GNet hosts the documents and displays the result. GNet does not grade operators itself.
What is the difference between Gold and Blue?
Gold certifies interstate operation, including trips connected to airports, train stations, ports and bus terminals. Blue certifies intrastate operation that is not connected to interstate travel. An operator holds one or the other and can upgrade.
Is a failed audit shown publicly?
No. The badge summary lists only what was verified. If an operator doesn't pass, or a badge lapses, no badge is shown.
Who can see my audit report and documents?
The detailed report and your documents are private by default. You decide who sees them.
How long does a badge last?
Badges renew every 12 months. A badge is removed if insurance is cancelled or expires, or if your FMCSA safety rating becomes unsatisfactory. Adding a new vehicle type needs re-approval.
Is the badge a guarantee?
No. The badge reflects an audit at a point in time. It is not a guarantee or warranty of an operator's service, so buyers should still apply their own supplier requirements.
Interested in the badge?
We'll reach out, explain the audit and get you onboarded.