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Short guides for checking public records and using the corresponding LiveDataLink tools. Last reviewed: August 29, 2026

How to check if a trucking company is safe (free DOT number lookup)Look up any carrier by DOT or MC number, read its FMCSA safety record, and spot the red flags before you book a load or hire a fleet.
How to check if a person or company is on the sanctions list (free OFAC search)Screen a name against OFAC, EU, UN, and BIS lists, understand what a hit means, and know your reporting obligations.
Is this CVE patched yet? How to check exploit status and patch availabilityPull the CVE record, check the CISA KEV catalog, read the EPSS exploit score, and decide how fast to act.
How to check if your county has a FEMA disaster declarationSearch FEMA disaster declarations by county, learn the declaration types, and find out whether you can apply for assistance.
How to decode a VIN and find recalls for a vehicle (free NHTSA lookup)Break down the 17 characters of a VIN, decode it to vehicle specs, and find NHTSA recalls for its year, make, and model.
Free options chain: how to pull the latest available options data for a stockPull an options chain with strikes, expirations, bid-ask, volume, open interest, and implied volatility for a supported ticker.
Free home value and rent data for any US metro (Zillow ZHVI + ZORI via API)Pull the typical home value and asking rent for any US metro or state, with 1-year and 5-year trends, from one MCP endpoint. Built on free Zillow Research data.

Last reviewed: August 29, 2026 · LiveDataLink home