Two or three companies, side by side, straight from federal records. The quote tells you the price; this tells you the risk.
Take the two or three companies that sent you quotes; that is the real decision you are making.
Type each name or USDOT number and pick it from the list. The table builds itself from federal records.
Broker vs carrier, complaints, inspections, insurance. The cheapest quote with the worst record is rarely the cheapest move.