DIRECT CHASSISLINK INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Violations per Inspection above national average 5.57 vs 1.80 national (+3.77).
- 1 fatality on crash record 52 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — DIRECT CHASSISLINK INC (USDOT 1909823) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): PHILIP WOLFE (Company officer); JAMES A HEIDENREICH (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Violations per Inspection above national average — 5.57 vs 1.80 national (+3.77). • 1 fatality on crash record — 52 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1909823/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 92/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 92/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=240357 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 52 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 37 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 57.14% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
DIRECT CHASSISLINK INC is a motor carrier based in CHARLOTTE, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1909823. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 37 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
DIRECT CHASSISLINK INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Charlotte, NC. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 57.1% out-of-service rate, with 6 reportable crashes. Operating authority is on file.
7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 77% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (5) and CA (1), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
57.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (89.7% of violations); top code 393.45B2UV (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 6 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner, Ford, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 240,357 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (TX) | 5 | 3 | 60.0% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Washington (WA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Nov 21, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 6 | |
| Other | 6 | |
| Stoughton | 6 | |
| CIMC | 5 | |
| Ajax | 4 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 2 | |
| Cimr | 1 | |
| Fontaine | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 13.00 | 13 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (37 rows) View all 37 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87423574 | Mar 26, 2026 | TX | 2 | BOTA POE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 393.75C, 393.75A2, 393.9 | No |
| 86185903 | Oct 29, 2025 | CA | 1 | RIVERSIDE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 392.2-SLLSR, 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 85659131 | Aug 29, 2025 | TX | 1 | YSLETA POE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
7 | 393.45B2UV, 393.55D3, 393.47E | No |
| 85472941 | Aug 8, 2025 | TX | 1 | BOTA POE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.45B2UV, 393.9 | Yes |
| 85209792 | Jul 11, 2025 | TX | 2 | 3600 TX286 LOOP SW |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.9, 393.207B | Yes |
| 83232079 | Nov 21, 2024 | WA | 1 | CLE ELUM WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 396.3A1-BALR, 393.45D-BAAL, 396.3A1-BOS | Yes |
| 82931685 | Oct 16, 2024 | TX | 1 | BOTA POE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 393.9TS, 393.9, 393.55E | Yes |
| 80286280 | Nov 30, 2023 | NC | 3 | I40 NEAR 414MM |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79766065 | Sep 13, 2023 | US | 5 | MINNEAPOLIS MN |
CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO INTERMODAL CHASSIS
|
0 | — | No |
| 79691538 | Sep 13, 2023 | US | 5 | MINNEAPOLIS MN |
CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO INTERMODAL CHASSIS
|
0 | — | No |
| 79691533 | Sep 13, 2023 | US | 5 | MINNEAPOLIS MN |
VOLKSWAGEN INTERMODAL CHASSIS
Ticket: Stoughton
|
1 | 396.3A1-BOS | Yes |
| 79691532 | Sep 13, 2023 | US | 5 | MINNEAPOLIS MN |
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS INTERMODAL CHASSIS
|
0 | — | No |
| 79691531 | Sep 13, 2023 | US | 5 | MINNEAPOLIS MN |
STOUGHTON TRAILERS INTERMODAL CHASSIS
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0 | — | No |
| 79658440 | Sep 13, 2023 | US | 5 | MINNEAPOLIS MN |
YANGZHOU TONGHUA SEMI-TRIALER INTERMODAL CHASSIS
Ticket: Other
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2 | 393.11A1-LTSM, 393.201D-FR | Yes |
| 79658439 | Sep 13, 2023 | US | 5 | MINNEAPOLIS MN |
STOUGHTON TRAILERS INTERMODAL CHASSIS
|
0 | — | No |
| 79597819 | Sep 5, 2023 | MN | 5 | MINNEAPOLIS |
HERCULES AJAX INTERMODAL CHASSIS
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1 | 393.11 | No |
| 79591120 | Sep 5, 2023 | US | 5 | MINNEAPOLIS MN |
CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO INTERMODAL CHASSIS
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1 | 393.45D-B | No |
| 79591118 | Sep 5, 2023 | US | 5 | MINNEAPOLIS MN |
STOUGHTON TRAILERS INTERMODAL CHASSIS
|
0 | — | No |
| 79591111 | Sep 5, 2023 | US | 5 | MINNEAPOLIS MN |
CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO INTERMODAL CHASSIS
|
2 | 393.11A1-LTSM, 393.9A-LLPL | Yes |
| 79583831 | Sep 5, 2023 | MN | 5 | MINNEAPOLIS |
CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO INTERMODAL CHASSIS
Ticket: Cimr
|
0 | — | No |
| 79583830 | Sep 5, 2023 | MN | 5 | MINNEAPOLIS |
HERCULES AJAX INTERMODAL CHASSIS
|
3 | 393.70(b)(1)(ii), 393.28, 393.45 | Yes |
| 79583829 | Sep 5, 2023 | MN | 5 | MINNEAPOLIS |
FONTAINE TRAILER CO. INTERMODAL CHASSIS
|
1 | 393.53(b) | No |
| 79583828 | Sep 5, 2023 | MN | 5 | MINNEAPOLIS |
MONON INTERMODAL CHASSIS
Ticket: Monn
|
9 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.45 | Yes |
| 79583820 | Sep 5, 2023 | MN | 5 | MINNEAPOLIS |
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS INTERMODAL CHASSIS
|
4 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.9(a), 393.47(e) | Yes |
| 79583730 | Sep 5, 2023 | MN | 5 | MINNEAPOLIS |
CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO INTERMODAL CHASSIS
Ticket: Other
|
2 | 393.48(a), 393.55(d)(3) | No |
Recent Crashes (52 rows) View all 52 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA0010216463 | Jan 24, 2026 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA511199400X | Dec 2, 2025 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2025000597 | May 5, 2025 | CO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OH0246234948 | Dec 16, 2024 | OH | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA3300040008 | Nov 29, 2024 | CA | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| NJ0003996894 | Oct 21, 2024 | NJ | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OH0243060509 | Apr 11, 2024 | OH | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILX003415649 | Mar 22, 2024 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8960669803 | Jun 26, 2023 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0009560961 | Mar 11, 2023 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NY3974039200 | Mar 3, 2023 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA8552300273 | Jan 24, 2023 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2201309729 | Jul 14, 2022 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0300809606 | Jun 15, 2022 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX002463740 | Dec 5, 2021 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX65LFHQE1VP | Oct 29, 2021 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA2101264762 | Oct 8, 2021 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| LA0231095364 | Sep 20, 2021 | LA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA2101262968 | Sep 4, 2021 | IA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL8845197101 | Feb 5, 2021 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3875855600 | Jan 26, 2021 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL8839915201 | Jan 8, 2021 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX002111218 | Dec 29, 2020 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS9017200003 | Sep 1, 2020 | MS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0019295369 | Dec 23, 2019 | NJ | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC1541138 | common | N | — |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 24, 2023
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| MINNEAPOLIS | MN | 15 | 9 |
| MINNEAPOLIS MN | US | 10 | 3 |
| BOTA POE | TX | 3 | 2 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| RIVERSIDE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| I140 NEAR NC 133 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I40 NEAR 414MM | NC | 1 | 0 |
| 3600 TX286 LOOP SW | TX | 1 | 1 |
| YSLETA POE | TX | 1 | 0 |
| CLE ELUM WA | WA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 7 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 7 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 6 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
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