DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC

USDOT 2795768 • 2258 LANDMEIER RD EST E, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL, 60007

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:C
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,795,768
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
7739882206
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
Safety Rating
C
MCS-150 Mileage
150,500
Physical Address
2258 LANDMEIER RD EST E, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL, 60007
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Nov 13, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-933194ACTIVEUnknownFeb 6, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA989356564ON FILENov 13, 2024Feb 6, 2025

Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryKCA 2601499REPLACEDFeb 15, 2024Nov 13, 2024
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryKCA 2601499CANCELLEDFeb 15, 2024Dec 13, 2024
AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryKMC1061408CANCELLEDFeb 15, 2021Feb 15, 2024
ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryH08470728REPLACEDFeb 15, 2019Feb 15, 2021
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INCBIPD/PrimaryCAC 00001-06422-18CANCELLEDFeb 15, 2018Feb 15, 2019
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INCBIPD/PrimaryCAC 00001-06422-17CANCELLEDFeb 13, 2017Mar 13, 2018
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INCBIPD/PrimaryCAC 00001-06422-17REPLACEDFeb 13, 2017Feb 15, 2018
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-Z53807REPLACEDOct 2, 2016Feb 13, 2017
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2698579REPLACEDDec 29, 2015Oct 2, 2016
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2698579REPLACEDOct 2, 2015Dec 29, 2015

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA989356564BIPD/PrimaryFeb 6, 2025Feb 6, 2025
TERM/CANCLCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.KCA 2601499BIPD/PrimaryDec 13, 2024Dec 13, 2024
TERM/REPLCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.KCA 2601499BIPD/PrimaryNov 13, 2024Nov 13, 2024
CANCELAMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANYKMC1061408BIPD/PrimaryFeb 15, 2024Feb 15, 2024
TERM/REPLACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYH08470728BIPD/PrimaryFeb 15, 2021Feb 15, 2021
CANCELSPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INCCAC 00001-06422-18BIPD/PrimaryFeb 15, 2019Feb 15, 2019
TERM/CANCLSPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INCCAC 00001-06422-17BIPD/PrimaryMar 13, 2018Mar 13, 2018
TERM/REPLSPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INCCAC 00001-06422-17BIPD/PrimaryFeb 15, 2018Feb 15, 2018
TERM/REPLACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-Z53807BIPD/PrimaryFeb 13, 2017Feb 13, 2017
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA 2698579BIPD/PrimaryOct 2, 2016Oct 2, 2016
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA 2698579BIPD/PrimaryDec 29, 2015Dec 29, 2015

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC933194CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 10, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 6, 2025
MC933194CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 19, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 13, 2024
MC933194CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 22, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 13, 2019
MC933194CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 14, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 16, 2018
MC933194MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDOct 7, 2015Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
10%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
428
Violations
107
17 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
7.0%
Driver OOS %
6.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

16
May
22
Jun
23
Jul
14
Aug
18
Sep
4
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 428 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

47 states428 inspections

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Violation Summary (107 violations from latest 100 of 428 inspections)

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Violation Summary (107 violations from latest 100 of 428 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued2518Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner150Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)61Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment30Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status3010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11(b)(4)No valid medical certificate227Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.30(b)(2)395.30(b)(2)20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general215Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.34(c)HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to follow the Motor Carrier's and ELD provider's recommendations in resolving the data inconsistency displayed on the ELD.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii)Driver failed to manually add shipping document number10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii)Driver failed to manually add the trailer number10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.71(h)Fifth wheel defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.71(g)Fifth wheel defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.106(d)Cargo securement - front end structure115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.17390.1710General/Admin
FMCSR:395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:391.11(b)(5)Not physically qualified117Driver Fitness
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.104(f)(3)Cargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.128(b)Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9(b)(2)392.9(b)(2)10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.67(c)(7)(v)Tires - other defects106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i)395.3(a)(3)(i)11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3(a)(2)Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit117Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.16Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9(a)Operating without proper operating authority108General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
7.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-16.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
6.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-0.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.07vs nat'l 1.80
-0.73 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (428 inspections)

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Inspection History (428 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Jan 22, 202583722775PLAINVIEW NYNYLevel 2KAUFMAN SEMI-TRAILER1393.9A-LLPLNo
Jan 8, 202583566067CLAYTON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 6, 202483104910POLK COUNTY, I26NCLevel 2COTL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 23, 202483001493LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9No
Oct 11, 202482916431YAPHANK NYNYLevel 3KAUFMAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 7, 202482896722WEST LAKELAND MNMNLevel 3COTTRELL T SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 4, 202482846425SOUTHBOUND ON 895}TOLL FACILITMDLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 30, 202482806864RoadsidePALevel 3KAUS SEMI-TRAILER1392.8No
Sep 26, 202482784038FORT MORGAN COCOLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 26, 202482779148LYMANWYLevel 3COTT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Sep 25, 202482768027RoadsideNELevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Sep 24, 202482763040TRINIDAD COCOLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.55(e), 395.34(c)No
Sep 23, 202482749046RoadsidePALevel 3CIMC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 22, 202482735864CHEYENNE I-80 POEWYLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 18, 202482741003ST CLAIR MOMOLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2395.8(e)(1), 395.24No
Sep 13, 202482668704G93 SCALESMSLevel 2EASU SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 13, 202482677918MIAMI FLFLLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 12, 202482809917MOUNTAIN PASS CVEFCALevel 3COTT SEMI-TRAILER2395.24(c)(2)(iii), 395.24(c)(2)(ii)No
Sep 11, 202482664121RICHMOND ININLevel 1CIMARRON M SEMI-TRAILER1393.45(b)(2)No
Sep 11, 202482687431LAFAYETTE NYNYLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 11, 202482691034LAFAYETTE (SB)NYLevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Sep 11, 202482717031032 - LITCHFIELD - I-55 N/BILLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR3393.71(h), 393.71(g), 393.106(d)Yes
Sep 3, 202482584934ROADSIDELALevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1396.17(c)No
Sep 2, 202482599183RoadsideCALevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2, 395.8(e)(1)Yes
Sep 1, 202482557417SEQUOYAH POEOKLevel 1MACA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 19, 202482478271ERSKINE MNMNLevel 2CIMC VEHIC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 18, 202482441982PLUMERVILLE ARARLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER2391.11(b)(4), 392.2Yes
Aug 18, 202482422635BRYAN COUNTY PORT OF ENTRYOKLevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 16, 202482465198CORDES LAKES AZAZLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 13, 202482381767RoadsideNMLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Aug 11, 20248237269201 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVILIALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3390.17, 395.24C2III, 395.24C2IINo
Aug 9, 202483909557GALLUP PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2MAC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 9, 202482401291BRIGHAM CITY UTUTLevel 1UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER4393.47(e), 393.45(b)(2), 393.53(b)No
Aug 8, 202482387960CHANDLER AZAZLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Aug 5, 202482350602MOORHEAD MNMNLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1395.24No
Aug 4, 202482300881SAN JON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2TRAC SEMI-TRAILER2393.207(f)Yes
Aug 3, 202482301845I-72ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 2, 202482302386CHEYENNE I-80 POEWYLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 1, 202482287261LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 30, 20248225652402 - I80 EB MM 115 VAN METERIALevel 2MILLER SEMI-TRAILER2392.8, 393.95(a)No
Jul 30, 202482295114ARDMORE TNTNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 30, 202482264086GREENWICH EBNJLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.45(b)(2)No
Jul 29, 202482257846SLOAN CHECKSITENVLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 29, 202482292627FORT MORGAN COCOLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 24, 202482743396SANDSTON VAVALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1391.11(b)(5)Yes
Jul 23, 202482203926I-57ILLevel 2HYUN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 18, 202482201350WILLISTONVTLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jul 16, 202482171270MOHAWK TNTNLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1393.75(a)(3)Yes
Jul 15, 202482128697MT. AIRY WEIGH STATION NNCLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 15, 202482155023CORDELIA IFCALevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1383.23(a)(2)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

118 total · 13.6% OOS
2024-042025-01
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
0
Injuries
7
Across 5 crashes
Tow-Aways
24

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Feb 11, 2025PATOW00RADNOR TOWNSHIPINTERSTATE 0476 S...286725DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC
Dec 20, 2024MATOW00GRAFTONRTE 90 WB MM 98.6...VK2571DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC
Jul 11, 2024TXTOW00APPLEBYNOT REPORTED...891104DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC
May 18, 2024PAINJURY01BRADFORD TOWNSHIPINTERSTATE 0080 W...247246DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC
Apr 27, 2024COTOW00I 25 AT MP 180...LK2083DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC
Apr 5, 2024OKINJURY01OKLAHOMA CITYSE 74TH ST...887273DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC
Jan 19, 2024NJTOW00WOOLWICH TWPNEW JERSEY TURNPIKE...259804DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC
Jan 15, 2024WYTOW00PINE BLUFFSI-80 MP 393.29...495035DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC
Jan 12, 2024ORTOW005.37 E MOSIERI-84 .46 W ROWENA RD EXIT...337194DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC
Jan 6, 2024PATOW00SOUTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIPINTERSTATE 0081 S...LK2051DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC
Jan 5, 2024MOTOW00NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATECRD MEYER DRIVE...901270DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC
Nov 10, 2023RITOW00WARWICKROUTE 95...337197DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC
Oct 13, 2023MAINJURY03BOSTONRTE 93 S X 16B...217194DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC
Sep 13, 2023METOW00PORTLANDI 95...225994DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC
Sep 8, 2023PATOW00SOUTH LONDONDERRY TOWNSHIINTERSTATE 6000 W...KE3506DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC
Jun 14, 2023PAINJURY01JEFFERSON TOWNSHIPROUTE 0183 S...195380DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC
May 5, 2023MOTOW00NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATEIS 29...JS1554DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC
Apr 6, 2023MDTOW00J F K MEMORIAL HWY...560574DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC
Mar 10, 2023MTTOW00+45.7383 -111.1063...221840DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC
Dec 30, 2022METOW00MADISONWESTON AVE...465735DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC
Dec 30, 2022ORTOW007.64 S DIAMOND LAKE JCTHWY 97 1.15 S BOUNDARY RD...899147DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC
Dec 21, 2022WYTOW00WAMSUTTERI-80 MP 52.40...JT1253DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC
Nov 6, 2022PATOW00ONTELAUNEE TOWNSHIPROUTE 8026 E...LL7654DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC
Sep 23, 2022MDINJURY01ACRS MARKED OFF ROAD...887274DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC
Aug 27, 2022PATOW00LENOX TOWNSHIPINTERSTATE 0081 S...901269DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC

Compliance Timeline

37 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 11, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in PA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 6, 2025
Authority
Feb 6, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 20, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 13, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 13, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 11, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 18, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in PA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 27, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in CO
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 5, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in OK
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 15, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 19, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in NJ
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 15, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in WY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 12, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in OR
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 6, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in PA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 5, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MO
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 10, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in RI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 13, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in MA
0 fatalities, 3 injuries
Sep 13, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in ME
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 8, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in PA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 14, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in PA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 5, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in MO
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 6, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in MD
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 10, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in MT
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 30, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in ME
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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