DIRECT TRANS LLC
USDOT 1602751 • 18441 100TH AVE N, MAPLE GROVE, MN, 55311
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-618137 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 27, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AF-100268-00 | ON FILE | Jun 29, 2021 | Jun 29, 2024 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 91 MS JD0953 | ON FILE | Apr 2, 2012 | May 7, 2018 |
Insurance History (28 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AF-100268-00 | REPLACED | Jun 29, 2021 | Jun 29, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN287146 | REPLACED | Jun 29, 2020 | Jun 29, 2021 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7819510 | REPLACED | Jun 29, 2018 | Jun 29, 2020 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07368503 | CANCELLED | Apr 6, 2015 | Jun 11, 2015 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07368502 | REPLACED | Apr 6, 2014 | Apr 6, 2015 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07368501 | REPLACED | Apr 6, 2013 | Apr 6, 2014 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0758744 | CANCELLED | Nov 29, 2012 | Apr 6, 2013 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0758744 | CANCELLED | Apr 6, 2012 | Nov 29, 2012 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0641837 | REPLACED | Mar 9, 2012 | Apr 6, 2012 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0641837 | NAME CHANGED | Apr 6, 2011 | Apr 2, 2012 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0641837 | REPLACED | Apr 6, 2011 | Mar 9, 2012 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000397-000 | CANCELLED | Jan 25, 2011 | Apr 21, 2011 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000397-000 | REPLACED | Jan 25, 2011 | Apr 6, 2011 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000397-000 | REPLACED | Jan 5, 2011 | Jan 25, 2011 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000397-000 | CANCELLED | Jan 5, 2011 | Feb 20, 2011 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000397-000 | REPLACED | Nov 30, 2010 | Jan 5, 2011 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000397-000 | CANCELLED | Nov 30, 2010 | Jan 20, 2011 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000397-000 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2010 | Dec 23, 2010 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000397-000 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2010 | Nov 30, 2010 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000397-000 | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 2010 | Nov 27, 2010 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000397-000 | REPLACED | Sep 11, 2010 | Nov 1, 2010 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 91 MS JD0953 | NAME CHANGED | Sep 11, 2010 | Apr 2, 2012 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MAC2779073 00 | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 2008 | Sep 11, 2010 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAC2779073 00 | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 2008 | Sep 11, 2010 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA02300301 | CANCELLED | Dec 19, 2007 | Sep 11, 2008 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA02300301 | CANCELLED | Dec 19, 2007 | Sep 11, 2008 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA02300301 | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 2007 | Dec 19, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA02300301 | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 2007 | Dec 19, 2007 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | AF-100268-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2024 | Jun 29, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | AF-100268-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2021 | Jun 29, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN287146 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2021 | Jun 29, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7819510 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2020 | Jun 29, 2020 |
| NAMECHG | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 91 MS JD0953 | CARGO | May 7, 2018 | May 7, 2018 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07368503 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 11, 2015 | Jun 11, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07368502 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 6, 2015 | Apr 6, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07368501 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 6, 2014 | Apr 6, 2014 |
| CANCEL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0758744 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 6, 2013 | Apr 6, 2013 |
| CANCEL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0758744 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 29, 2012 | Nov 29, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0641837 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 6, 2012 | Apr 6, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0641837 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2012 | Apr 2, 2012 |
| NAMECHG | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 91 MS JD0953 | CARGO | Apr 2, 2012 | Apr 2, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0641837 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 9, 2012 | Mar 9, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000397-000 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 21, 2011 | Apr 21, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000397-000 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 6, 2011 | Apr 6, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000397-000 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2011 | Feb 20, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000397-000 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 2011 | Jan 25, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000397-000 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2011 | Jan 20, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000397-000 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2011 | Jan 5, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000397-000 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 23, 2010 | Dec 23, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000397-000 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2010 | Nov 30, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000397-000 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2010 | Nov 27, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000397-000 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2010 | Nov 1, 2010 |
| CANCEL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | MAC2779073 00 | CARGO | Sep 11, 2010 | Sep 11, 2010 |
| CANCEL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | MAC2779073 00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2010 | Sep 11, 2010 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA02300301 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2008 | Sep 11, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA02300301 | CARGO | Sep 11, 2008 | Sep 11, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA02300301 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 19, 2007 | Dec 19, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA02300301 | CARGO | Dec 19, 2007 | Dec 19, 2007 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-618137 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC618137 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2024 |
| MC618137 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2023 |
| MC618137 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 2, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC618137 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 11, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2013 |
| MC618137 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 12, 2012 |
| MC618137 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2011 |
| MC618137 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2011 |
| MC618137 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2011 |
| MC618137 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 26, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 1, 2010 |
| MC618137 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 2, 2010 |
| MC618137 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2010 |
| MC618137 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 5, 2008 |
| MC618137 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 13, 2007 |
| MC618137 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 19, 2007 | REVOKED | Jun 17, 2015 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
12 states • 21 inspections
Violation Summary (72 violations from 21 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(b) | Hub/bearing defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (21 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-81 | ...532296 | DIRECT TRANS LLC |
| Jun 21, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DELTON | IH 090 WB | ...147643 | DIRECT TRANS LLC |
| Dec 9, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2018 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 25, 2018 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 4, 2015 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 1, 2013 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2009 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
39 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 39 events