Carrier Onboarding

Overview

Thank you for your interest in becoming an approved carrier for Kinect Solar. We look forward to working with you. This page will walk you step-by-step through our carrier onboarding process. If you need any help along the way, feel free to email us at APLogistics@kinectsolar.com.

  Estimated Completion Time:
15-20 minutes

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make sure your organization meets our acceptance criteria.
To ensure the best possible experience for our customers, Kinect Solar requires all carriers to meet the following criteria. Contact a member of our team at APLogistics@kinectsolar.com if your organization does not meet these criteria before proceeding with the remainder of this process.
  • FMCSA approved MC#
  • Safety scores of ‘Satisfactory’ or ‘None’ and BIPD on file
  • No FreightGuard reports containing hostage loads, double brokering, or unresolved claims issues
  • Less than two FreightGuard reports regarding service
  • Carrier must have a documented response to any FreightGuard reports
  • No broker or freight forwarding authority ties
  • Active operating insurance ($1,000,000 Auto and $100,000 Cargo)
2. Gather documents for uploading.

Gather the following documents for upload during the next step.

  • FMCSA letter
  • Proof of insurance
  • Form W-9
  • Proof of certifications and endorsements (ex. hazmat certified)

Important Notes:

Proof of Insurance. Your agent must provide a certificate of insurance (COI) listing Kinect Solar LLC as an additional insured. You must also include a list of all policy exclusions. We will not move forward without receiving these documents from your insurance company.

Form W-9. Your W-9 must be completely filled out and signed in the current year. You can download an editable PDF from the IRS at the link below.

3. Fill out our Carrier Onboarding Form.

Once you have all the right information and documents handy, this next part will be a breeze. You simply need to complete our Carrier Onboarding form below. If something comes up while you’re working on the form, be sure to press Save & Continue Later (saves your progress for 30 days). Once submitted, our onboarding team will reach out within a few days.

When you’re ready to begin, move on to the form below.

Carrier Onboarding Form

Need help? Email us at APLogistics@kinectsolar.com.

Vendors providing good(s) or service(s) to Kinect Renewables Solutions LLC (DBA Kinect Solar LLC) are required to complete, sign, and submit this form, accompanied by a completed Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification Form (W-9 Form or W-8BEN Form) to Kinect Solar along with other documents required by law or by our internal policies.