--- title: "AlphaLoops MCP Server | Carrier Intelligence for AI Agents" description: "Hosted MCP server exposing 2.7M U.S. motor carriers as 30+ tools. Connect Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, or any MCP client. Bearer auth, sub-100ms responses." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the AlphaLoops MCP server endpoint URL?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The AlphaLoops MCP server endpoint is https://mcp-freight.runalphaloops.com/mcp. Authentication uses a Bearer token in the Authorization header using your AlphaLoops API key." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which MCP clients are compatible?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The AlphaLoops MCP server is compatible with Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code with GitHub Copilot, Clay via Claygent, and any other MCP-compatible client. It uses standard MCP URL transport with Bearer token authentication." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What transport does the server use?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The AlphaLoops MCP server uses HTTPS with Server-Sent Events (SSE) for streaming responses, following the standard MCP URL transport specification." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do error codes work?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The server returns standard JSON-RPC error codes plus AlphaLoops-specific codes for rate limiting (429), authentication (401), insufficient credits (402), and validation errors (400). Errors include human-readable messages and a stable error code." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is the server versioned? How do upgrades work?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Tool schemas are header-pinned via the X-AlphaLoops-Version header. Without the header, you receive the latest version. Breaking changes are released under a new version with a 90-day deprecation window for the prior version." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I use this for embedded vendor / OEM use?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. The Enterprise tier supports multi-tenant key management, volume pricing, and custom data agreements for embedded vendor and OEM use cases. Talk to sales for terms." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does the MCP server include FMCSA data?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. FMCSA data is a core layer of AlphaLoops carrier intelligence — DOT numbers, MC authority status, safety ratings, CSA BASIC scores, inspection records, violation history, crash history, and insurance filing status. AlphaLoops extends beyond raw FMCSA data with technology stack detection, fleet growth signals, contact data, and AI-powered risk monitoring." } } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "AlphaLoops", "url": "https://runalphaloops.com/" } ] --- [![](/lovable-uploads/AlphaLoops-Logo-2025_Black-Type_White-Background_3280x1024.png)](/) [Product](/product) [Solutions](/solutions) [ Insurance Commercial auto, MGAs, trucking insurance programs ](/solutions/insurance)[ Fleet Payments Fuel cards, expense cards, AP, driver pay ](/solutions/fleet-payments)[ TMS TMS sales, BD, and RevOps ](/solutions/tms)[ Broker Risk Fraud intelligence for brokers and 3PLs ](/solutions/broker-risk)[ Telematics Telematics, ELD, dashcam, and connected fleet sales ](/solutions/telematics) [All solutions →](/solutions) [Integrations](/integrations) [ Salesforce AppExchange managed package · push to Account, Lead, Contact ](/integrations/salesforce)[ HubSpot Managed app · push to Company and Contact with associations ](/integrations/hubspot)[ Microsoft Dynamics 365 Power Automate connector · push to Dataverse Account and Contact ](/integrations/dynamics)[ n8n Verified community node · AI agent workflows ](/integrations/n8n)[ MCP Server Hosted Model Context Protocol · Claude, Cursor, Windsurf ](/mcp) [All integrations →](/integrations) [Pricing](/pricing)[Research](https://research.runalphaloops.com)[What's New](/whats-new) [Log In](https://alphafreight.runalphaloops.com/login)[Book a Demo](/contact) MCP Server Reference Live # AlphaLoops MCP Server Hosted Model Context Protocol server exposing 2.7M U.S. motor carriers as 30+ tools. Connect Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, or any MCP-compatible client. Bearer token authentication, sub-100ms response times, no SDK required. [Get an API key](/contact) 30+  TOOLS 2.7M  CARRIERS <100MS  P50 LATENCY ENDPOINT: mcp-freight.runalphaloops.com/mcp Section 02 · Quickstart ## Connect in under two minutes Three ways in. No SDK to install for Claude Desktop. Python, TypeScript, and curl examples below. Claude DesktopPythonTypeScriptcURLclaude\_desktop\_config.json // Add this to your Claude Desktop config { "mcpServers" : { "alphaloops" : { "type" : "url" , "url" : "https://mcp-freight.runalphaloops.com/mcp" , "headers" : { "Authorization" : "Bearer YOUR\_API\_KEY" } } } } \# Restart Claude Desktop. The 30+ AlphaLoops tools appear automatically. Section 03 · Tools ## 30+ tools across six categories Every facet of carrier intelligence exposed as discrete tools an LLM can call. Each tool has typed inputs and structured outputs. Lookup 4 TOOLS ### Identity and authority Resolve any DOT or MC. Full operational profile, authority history, BMC-91 filings. carrier\_lookup carrier\_lookup\_by\_mc carrier\_overview carrier\_authority Search 4 TOOLS ### Discovery and filtering Filter the carrier graph by fleet size, geography, equipment, technology, growth, authority age. carrier\_search carrier\_filtered\_query carrier\_similar list\_prospects Score 3 TOOLS ### ICP scoring and ranking Rank by similarity to a reference set or natural-language criteria. ICP fit, risk, displacement value. carrier\_score list\_create list\_enrich Safety 5 TOOLS ### FMCSA, fleet, inspections CSA BASICs, inspection history, crash records, OOS rates, VIN-level equipment, full tech stack. inspections\_list inspection\_violations crashes\_list fleet\_trucks fleet\_trailers Risk 5 TOOLS ### Fraud and risk signals Consolidated risk scoring, chameleon detection, MC sale watchlist, equipment sale signals, federal litigation, AI-flagged signals. carrier\_risk\_signals carrier\_connections watchlist\_mc\_sales watchlist\_subscribe carrier\_news Contact 3 TOOLS ### Decision-makers Verified emails and phones for owners, ops VPs, IT directors, CFOs across 2.7M carriers. contacts\_search contact\_enrich contacts\_enrich\_bulk Section 04 · Authentication & Limits ## Authentication and rate limits Bearer token authentication. Free tier for evaluation, paid tiers for production. Free $0 ### Evaluation tier 1,000 requests per month. Single API key. Best for evaluation and small-scale agent prototypes. [Get a key →](/contact) Recommended Pro FROM $499/MO ### Production tier 100K requests per month. Multiple API keys. Webhooks. SLA. Best for production agent workflows and embedded vendor use. [See pricing →](/pricing) Enterprise CUSTOM ### Embedded vendor Unlimited requests. Multi-tenant key management. Volume pricing. Custom data agreements. [Talk to sales →](/contact) AUTH: Bearer token TRANSPORT: HTTPS + SSE VERSIONING: Header-pinned UPTIME: 99.9% SLA on Pro+ Section 05 · FAQ ## Frequently asked questions Technical questions about the AlphaLoops MCP server. What is the MCP server endpoint URL? + The AlphaLoops MCP server endpoint is `https://mcp-freight.runalphaloops.com/mcp`. Authentication uses a Bearer token in the `Authorization` header. You'll need an AlphaLoops API key to connect. Which MCP clients are compatible? + Any MCP-compatible client works: Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code with GitHub Copilot, Clay (via Claygent), and custom AI agents. The server uses standard MCP URL transport with Bearer token authentication, so any compliant client connects without custom configuration. What transport does the server use? + HTTPS with Server-Sent Events (SSE) for streaming responses, following the standard MCP URL transport specification. Streamable HTTP transport is supported for Python and TypeScript SDK clients. How do error codes work? + The server returns standard JSON-RPC error codes plus AlphaLoops-specific codes for rate limiting (`429`), authentication (`401`), insufficient credits (`402`), and validation errors (`400`). Errors include a human-readable message and a stable error code for programmatic handling. Is the server versioned? How do upgrades work? + Tool schemas are header-pinned via the `X-AlphaLoops-Version` header. Without the header, you receive the latest version. Breaking changes are released under a new version with a 90-day deprecation window for the prior version. Additive changes ship continuously without a version bump. Can I use this for embedded vendor / OEM use? + Yes. The Enterprise tier supports multi-tenant key management, volume pricing, and custom data agreements for embedded vendor and OEM use cases. [Talk to sales](/contact) for terms. Does the MCP server include FMCSA data? + Yes. FMCSA data is a core layer — DOT numbers, MC authority status, safety ratings, CSA BASIC scores, inspection records, violation history, crash history, and insurance filings. AlphaLoops extends raw FMCSA with technology stack detection, fleet growth signals, contact data, and AI-powered risk monitoring. ## Get an API key. Free tier available. Bearer token. Connected in two minutes. 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