DIRECT FREIGHT LLC
RAMSEY, NJ
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 320 days Jun 29, 2018 → May 15, 2019
- Prior insurance gap · 26 days Dec 2, 2023 → Dec 28, 2023
- Common (Property) gap · 346 days Inactive Jul 9, 2018 → reinstated Jun 20, 2019
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — DIRECT FREIGHT LLC (USDOT 2819161) 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 Active BIPD limit: $2,000,000 Officer(s): ADAM FOREM (Company officer); SEAN SIRI (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 320 days — Jun 29, 2018 → May 15, 2019 • Prior insurance gap · 26 days — Dec 2, 2023 → Dec 28, 2023 • Common (Property) gap · 346 days — Inactive Jul 9, 2018 → reinstated Jun 20, 2019 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $2,000,000 — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2819161/ 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 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 6.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=132148 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.
1 active liability policy
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.
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InsuranceNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PAPolicy effective Jul 17, 2025
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC939937ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Trucks | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 22 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 5.88% | 0% | — |
| 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 FREIGHT LLC is a motor carrier based in RAMSEY, NJ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2819161. 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 6 power units and 10 drivers, with 22 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 6.3%. 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 FREIGHT LLC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 10 drivers, based in Ramsey, NJ. Across 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 5.9% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
17 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 325% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CT (13) and NY (3), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
5.9% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (54.5% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWA1 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 10 drivers; Hino, Freightliner, and Ftl are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 132,148 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jul 9, 2018 to Jun 20, 2019 (346 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jun 29, 2018 to May 15, 2019 (320 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Dec 2, 2023 to Dec 28, 2023 (26 days)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut (CT) | 12 | 1 | 8.3% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 22, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 22, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 9 | |
| Hino | 8 | |
| Ftl | 3 | |
| Utility | 2 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Ihc | 1 | |
| International | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 4 | — | 0.35 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.40 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 8.10 | 8 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 0.90 | 1 | — | 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 (22 rows) View all 22 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87942230 | May 22, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 87387980 | Mar 25, 2026 | CT | 2 | DANBURY SCALE |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 86869848 | Jan 23, 2026 | CT | 3 | HARTFORD |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86910320 | Jan 22, 2026 | NY | 2 | DIX HILLS NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86720975 | Jan 7, 2026 | CT | 1 | DANBURY SCALE |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.95A1 | No |
| 86505290 | Dec 5, 2025 | NJ | 3 | GREENWICH WB SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86333641 | Nov 17, 2025 | CT | 2 | GREENWICH SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLEWG1 | No |
| 86026287 | Oct 10, 2025 | CT | 2 | MILFORD |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 85819425 | Sep 19, 2025 | CT | 3 | MILFORD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Ftl
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 84410738 | Apr 16, 2025 | CT | 2 | GREENWICH SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Ftl
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4 | 391.41A-MCPC, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 84098181 | Mar 12, 2025 | CT | 1 | MIDDLETOWN SCALE |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83459460 | Dec 23, 2024 | CT | 3 | GREENWICH SCALE |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 83443498 | Dec 20, 2024 | CT | 2 | GREENWICH SCALE |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 383.91A-LCDL, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLIFTA | Yes |
| 83382521 | Dec 13, 2024 | CT | 3 | GREENWICH SCALE |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83080599 | Oct 29, 2024 | NY | 2 | PLAINVIEW NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 391.41A-MCPC | No |
| 82842997 | Oct 5, 2024 | NY | 1 | DIX HILLS NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 391.41(a) | No |
| 82514127 | Aug 28, 2024 | CT | 1 | MIDDLETOWN SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Ftl
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1 | 393.45(d) | No |
| 81940816 | Jun 24, 2024 | CT | 2 | NEW HAVEN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 392.2, 390.21T(e), 376.11(d)(1) | No |
| 80703284 | Jan 27, 2024 | NJ | 3 | CARNEYS POINT SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80281228 | Nov 27, 2023 | US | 1 | MIDDLETOWN CT |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 390.21TB1-MC, 392.7A-D | No |
| 80188546 | Nov 17, 2023 | CT | 3 | DANBURY SCALE |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Ihc
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1 | 390.21T(b) | No |
| 79323261 | Aug 4, 2023 | CT | 2 | DANBURY SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.45(b)(2), 393.201(b) | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ0020905151 | Feb 26, 2020 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (4 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2024 | MC939937-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jun 20, 2019 | MC939937-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| May 17, 2019 | MC939937 | NC | REINSTATEMENT | NC → |
| Dec 19, 2016 | MC939937-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 3134752 | 91X | $2,000,000 | Jul 17, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 8W089086 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 28, 2023 | Jul 17, 2025 | REPLACED |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 8W089086 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 28, 2023 | Aug 23, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 26 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Dec 2, 2023 to Dec 28, 2023 | ||||||
| HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA0000008722AM | BIPD/Primary | — | May 15, 2019 | Dec 2, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 320 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jun 29, 2018 to May 15, 2019 | ||||||
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-Z31-492232-12 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 27, 2016 | Jun 29, 2018 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Aug 23, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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Aug 13, 2025
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Jul 17, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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Jan 8, 2024
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Dec 11, 2023
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Dec 11, 2023authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Dec 2, 2023insuranceCANCEL — HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 2, 2023insurance gapCoverage gap: 26 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Dec 28, 2023)
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Jul 9, 2018
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Jul 9, 2018authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jul 9, 2018authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 346 days (through Jun 20, 2019)
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Jun 29, 2018insuranceCANCEL — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 29, 2018insurance gapCoverage gap: 320 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 15, 2019)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREENWICH SCALE | CT | 5 | 1 |
| DANBURY SCALE | CT | 4 | 0 |
| MIDDLETOWN SCALE | CT | 2 | 0 |
| MILFORD | CT | 2 | 0 |
| DIX HILLS NY | NY | 2 | 0 |
| HARTFORD | CT | 1 | 0 |
| NEW HAVEN | CT | 1 | 0 |
| CARNEYS POINT SCALE | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| GREENWICH WB SCALE | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| PLAINVIEW NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 376.11(d)(1) | Lease or Rental Agreement not on board leased or rented CMV | Unknown | 1 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC939937
common · ACTIVE · MC
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NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
91X policy on file
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TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 123,521 carriers served
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22 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify DIRECT FREIGHT LLC
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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