DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC
USDOT 2795768 • 2258 LANDMEIER RD EST E, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL, 60007
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-933194 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 6, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA989356564 | ON FILE | Nov 13, 2024 | Feb 6, 2025 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KCA 2601499 | REPLACED | Feb 15, 2024 | Nov 13, 2024 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KCA 2601499 | CANCELLED | Feb 15, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1061408 | CANCELLED | Feb 15, 2021 | Feb 15, 2024 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08470728 | REPLACED | Feb 15, 2019 | Feb 15, 2021 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-06422-18 | CANCELLED | Feb 15, 2018 | Feb 15, 2019 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-06422-17 | CANCELLED | Feb 13, 2017 | Mar 13, 2018 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-06422-17 | REPLACED | Feb 13, 2017 | Feb 15, 2018 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z53807 | REPLACED | Oct 2, 2016 | Feb 13, 2017 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2698579 | REPLACED | Dec 29, 2015 | Oct 2, 2016 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2698579 | REPLACED | Oct 2, 2015 | Dec 29, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA989356564 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2025 | Feb 6, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2601499 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2601499 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2024 | Nov 13, 2024 |
| CANCEL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1061408 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08470728 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2021 | Feb 15, 2021 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06422-18 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2019 | Feb 15, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06422-17 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2018 | Mar 13, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06422-17 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2018 | Feb 15, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z53807 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2017 | Feb 13, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2698579 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2016 | Oct 2, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2698579 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 29, 2015 | Dec 29, 2015 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC933194 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 10, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2025 |
| MC933194 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2024 |
| MC933194 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2019 |
| MC933194 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 16, 2018 |
| MC933194 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 7, 2015 | — | Unknown |
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
47 states • 428 inspections
Violation Summary (107 violations from latest 100 of 428 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 25 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 15 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 6 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 3 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(2) | 395.30(b)(2) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle 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. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.71(h) | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.71(g) | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106(d) | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.17 | 390.17 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.128(b) | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(b)(2) | 392.9(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.67(c)(7)(v) | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (428 inspections)
Showing 50 of 428
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RADNOR TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0476 S | ...286725 | DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC |
| Dec 20, 2024 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRAFTON | RTE 90 WB MM 98.6 | ...VK2571 | DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC |
| Jul 11, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | APPLEBY | NOT REPORTED | ...891104 | DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC |
| May 18, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BRADFORD TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 W | ...247246 | DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC |
| Apr 27, 2024 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 25 AT MP 180 | ...LK2083 | DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC |
| Apr 5, 2024 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | OKLAHOMA CITY | SE 74TH ST | ...887273 | DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC |
| Jan 19, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | WOOLWICH TWP | NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE | ...259804 | DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC |
| Jan 15, 2024 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | PINE BLUFFS | I-80 MP 393.29 | ...495035 | DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC |
| Jan 12, 2024 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | 5.37 E MOSIER | I-84 .46 W ROWENA RD EXIT | ...337194 | DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC |
| Jan 6, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 S | ...LK2051 | DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC |
| Jan 5, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | CRD MEYER DRIVE | ...901270 | DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC |
| Nov 10, 2023 | RI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WARWICK | ROUTE 95 | ...337197 | DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC |
| Oct 13, 2023 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | BOSTON | RTE 93 S X 16B | ...217194 | DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC |
| Sep 13, 2023 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | PORTLAND | I 95 | ...225994 | DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC |
| Sep 8, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTH LONDONDERRY TOWNSHI | INTERSTATE 6000 W | ...KE3506 | DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC |
| Jun 14, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0183 S | ...195380 | DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC |
| May 5, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 29 | ...JS1554 | DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC |
| Apr 6, 2023 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | J F K MEMORIAL HWY | ...560574 | DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC |
| Mar 10, 2023 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +45.7383 -111.1063 | ...221840 | DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC |
| Dec 30, 2022 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | MADISON | WESTON AVE | ...465735 | DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC |
| Dec 30, 2022 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | 7.64 S DIAMOND LAKE JCT | HWY 97 1.15 S BOUNDARY RD | ...899147 | DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC |
| Dec 21, 2022 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | WAMSUTTER | I-80 MP 52.40 | ...JT1253 | DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC |
| Nov 6, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ONTELAUNEE TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 8026 E | ...LL7654 | DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC |
| Sep 23, 2022 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | ACRS MARKED OFF ROAD | ...887274 | DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC |
| Aug 27, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LENOX TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 S | ...901269 | DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC |
Compliance Timeline
37 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 37 events