DIRECT CHASSISLINK INC
USDOT 1909823 • 3525 WHITEHALL PARK DRIVE, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28273
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Broker | MC-1541138 | DISMISSED | Unknown | Unknown |
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1541138 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | May 24, 2023 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 37 inspections
Violation Summary (120 violations from 37 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 13 | 7 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 12 | 7 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 7 | 6 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 6 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 5 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 5 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 3 | 0 | 3 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.207E | Torsion bar cracked and/or broken | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D3 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201D-FR | Frame - Accessories improperly attached | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70(b)(1)(ii) | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.126(b) | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (37 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
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | HIRAM | JIMMY LEE SMITH PKWY NEAR GREENFEILD ROAD | ...005444 | DIRECT CHASSISLINK INC |
| Dec 2, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOWER MILFORD TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 7476 N | ...NC9647 | DIRECT CHASSISLINK INC |
| May 5, 2025 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DENVER | I 70 AT MP 276 | ...509387 | DIRECT CHASSISLINK INC |
| Dec 16, 2024 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PERRYSBURG | IR 75 | ...UT0485 | DIRECT CHASSISLINK INC |
| Nov 29, 2024 | CA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | PERRIS | 33.844382/-117.216150 | ...NJ0127 | DIRECT CHASSISLINK INC |
| Oct 21, 2024 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 2 | Bethlehem Twp | I-78 Secondary | ...HK3837 | DIRECT CHASSISLINK INC |
| Apr 11, 2024 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | TOLEDO | MANHATTAN BL | ...105337 | DIRECT CHASSISLINK INC |
| Mar 22, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAGRANGE PARK | E OAK AVE | ...X77141 | DIRECT CHASSISLINK INC |
| Jun 26, 2023 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | YULEE | US 17 NORTHBOUND | ...B93801 | DIRECT CHASSISLINK INC |
| Mar 11, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SHAFTER | 7TH STANDARD RD / 56 FT W COMMUNITY DR | ...LL1685 | DIRECT CHASSISLINK INC |
| Mar 3, 2023 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...u28057 | DIRECT CHASSISLINK INC |
| Jan 24, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ONTARIO | RT10/1100ft E of VINEYARD AV | ...HP9438 | DIRECT CHASSISLINK INC |
| Jul 14, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | COUNCIL BLUFFS | 2700 SOUTH 24TH STREET | ...318364 | DIRECT CHASSISLINK INC |
| Jun 15, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BRISTOL | INDUSTRIAL DR | ...198026 | DIRECT CHASSISLINK INC |
| Dec 5, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICAGO | W COLUMBUS AVE | ...BS2740 | DIRECT CHASSISLINK INC |
| Oct 29, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LIVINGSTON | S 2000 US HWY 59 HWY | ...393392 | DIRECT CHASSISLINK INC |
| Oct 8, 2021 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I80EB/250.2MM | ...FK3446 | DIRECT CHASSISLINK INC |
| Sep 20, 2021 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | 1702 | I-0 | ...133577 | DIRECT CHASSISLINK INC |
| Sep 4, 2021 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | STUART | I 80 E | ...GR0263 | DIRECT CHASSISLINK INC |
| Feb 5, 2021 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | POINCIANA BOULEVARD | ...W28165 | DIRECT CHASSISLINK INC |
| Jan 26, 2021 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | — | DIRECT CHASSISLINK INC |
| Jan 8, 2021 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | JACKSONVILLE | INTERSTATE 95 SOUTHBOUND | ...HS1263 | DIRECT CHASSISLINK INC |
| Dec 29, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 1, 2020 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 23, 2019 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records