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DIRECT FREIGHT SERVICES INC

USDOT 2831066 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: VALERIA BURLACE General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber Building Materials Machinery / Large Objects Produce +5 more Based in CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Aug 17, 2025
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC Details →
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Company officer: VALERIA BURLACE
Cargo: General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — DIRECT FREIGHT SERVICES INC (USDOT 2831066)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): VALERIA BURLACE (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2831066/
As of: Jul 21, 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 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 7.1% vs peer median 7.7% (better). n=113987 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

2 active liability policies

BOC-3 agent

TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 2831066
In FMCSA records since Dec 8, 2015 (~10y)
Company officer VALERIA BURLACE
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Produce, Intermodal Containers, Meat, Cold Food, Beverages, Construction
Fleet size 9 units
Drivers 10
Annual mileage 1,106,500 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (916) 599-7969
Email: [email protected]
Physical
7625 SUNRISE BLVD UNIT 211
CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA 95610
Mailing
7889 LICHEN DR #344
CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA 95621
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 2831066
In FMCSA records since Dec 8, 2015 (~10y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 1,106,500 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 7.1% vs 23.4% -16.3 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.33 vs 1.80 -0.47
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 7 2 0
Trailers 7 2 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 6 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 1 0 1
Crash reports 0 1 0 1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 28 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 21 21 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 4.76% —
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%).

Power Units
9
Drivers
10
Inspections
28
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
7.1%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
6 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

DIRECT FREIGHT SERVICES INC is a motor carrier based in CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2831066. 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 9 power units and 10 drivers, with 28 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 7.1%. 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.

Carrier overview

DIRECT FREIGHT SERVICES INC is a small fleet, operating 9 power units and 10 drivers, based in Citrus Heights, CA. Across 23 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 4.3% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

23 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 360% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (7) and WA (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

4.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (54.8% of violations); top code 393.9A-LSML (Inoperable required lamps) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 9 power units (small fleet) and 10 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Transcraft are the most-inspected makes.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 113,987 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–14 power units (±50% of this carrier's 9 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 113,987 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
7.1%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
7.7%
Median across 113,987 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -0.6 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Historical coverage gaps detected (2)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 4, 2016 to Aug 6, 2016 (2 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 21, 2017 to Jan 26, 2017 (5 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-03

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
16 violations
2 OOS · 12.5%
Unsafe Driving
10 violations
Hours of Service
2 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
California (CA) 7 0 0.0% Sep 15, 2025
Washington (WA) 4 0 0.0% Dec 24, 2025
Oregon (OR) 2 1 50.0% Jun 9, 2025
Montana (MT) 1 0 0.0% Feb 4, 2026
New Mexico (NM) 1 0 0.0% Dec 16, 2025
Nevada (NV) 1 0 0.0% Apr 23, 2025
Pennsylvania (PA) 1 0 0.0% Feb 6, 2026
Texas (TX) 1 0 0.0% Mar 3, 2026
Utah (UT) 1 0 0.0% Feb 4, 2026
Idaho (ID) 1 0 0.0% Dec 24, 2025
Georgia (GA) 1 0 0.0% Dec 30, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 27
Utility 23
Derco Util 1
Fontaine 1
Transcraft 1
Unknown 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 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 2 — 0.47 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 3 — 4.75 5 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 8 — 3.58 4 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (28 rows) View all 28 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87263421 Mar 3, 2026 TX 2 IH20 EB TYLER SCALE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
CA XP72009 · 3AKJHHDR4MSMC5108
3 393.9, 393.67C7 No
86979576 Feb 6, 2026 PA 3 pa-i80-e-at-mm-281.1
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
CA XP72009 · 3AKJHHDR4MSMC5108
1 392.2-SLLS3 No
86984943 Feb 4, 2026 UT 1 BRIGHAM CITY UT
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R766877 · 3AKJHHDR2TSWR2945
3 392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.9A-LSML No
86954938 Feb 4, 2026 MT 3 BUSBY MT
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R747199 · 3AKJHHDR0SSWC2905
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
86700264 Dec 30, 2025 GA 3 BREMEN GA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R747399 · 3AKJHHDR4SSWF1047
0 — No
86674722 Dec 24, 2025 WA 2 SEATTLE WA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R730929 · 3AKJHHDR3SSVY1626
5 393.45D-BHDB, 395.8E-HOSPD, 393.9A-LFTSI No
86661271 Dec 24, 2025 ID 3 id-coeur-dalene-id
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R766877 · 3AKJHHDR2TSWR2945
1 392.2-SLLTL No
86660163 Dec 24, 2025 WA 3 SPOKANE WA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R766877 · 3AKJHHDR2TSWR2945
0 — No
86592335 Dec 16, 2025 NM 2 RATON PORT OF ENTRY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R730929 · 3AKJHHDR3SSVY1626
0 — No
86258201 Nov 2, 2025 WA 1 LIBERTY LAKE WA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R766877 · 3AKJHHDR2TSWR2945
0 — No
85819374 Sep 15, 2025 CA 2 DUNSMUIR GRADE IF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
CA ZP09363 · 3AKJHHDR7RSVJ5123
0 — No
85057283 Jun 19, 2025 CA 3 SAN ONOFRE IF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R747197 · 3AKJHHDR7SSWC2903
0 — No
84927940 Jun 10, 2025 CA 3 CORDELIA IF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R747199 · 3AKJHHDR0SSWC2905
1 393.9A-LSML No
84898142 Jun 9, 2025 OR 1 WOODBURN OR
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
CA YP80446 · 3AKJHHDR9KSKF6961
2 393.110B3-C, 393.55E-B Yes
84489539 Apr 23, 2025 NV 2 BORDERTOWN CHECKSITE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R747197 · 3AKJHHDR7SSWC2903
0 — No
83511649 Dec 31, 2024 WA 2 ROCK ISLAND WA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
CA ZP32016 · 3AKJHHDR6KSKS3131
1 393.9A-LRLI No
83370254 Dec 10, 2024 CA 5 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
CA ZP32016 · 3AKJHHDR6KSKS3131
2 393.47E, 393.50D-B No
83370253 Dec 10, 2024 CA 5 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R74-7199 · 3AKJHHDR0SSWC2905
1 393.50D-B No
83076963 Oct 31, 2024 CA 2 ca-w/b-antelope-scales
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
CA ZP32032 · 3AKJGLD56GSGW3878
2 392.2-SLLSR, 393.95A3 No
83054676 Oct 31, 2024 CA 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
CA ZP32032 · 3AKJGLD56GSGW3878
4 392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLSOA No
82506072 Aug 28, 2024 OR 2 CASCADE LOCKS OR
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
CA ZP32032 · 3AKJGLD56GSGW3878
1 395.8(e)(1) No
81771280 May 31, 2024 AK 3 TOK WEIGH STATION
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
CA ZP07107 · 3AKJGLD56GSGW3878
2 395.24(c)(2)(ii), 395.24(c)(2)(iii) No
81474991 Apr 27, 2024 WY 2 I25 POE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
CA ZP19975 · 3AKJGLDRXHSHX7659
1 393.104(f)(3) No
81284564 Apr 4, 2024 CA 2 GILROY IF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
CA YP80446 · 3AKJHHDR9KSKF6961
0 — No
80957845 Feb 20, 2024 AZ 2 BAPCHULE AZ
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
CA YP80446 · 3AKJHHDR9KSKF6961
4 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLMF, 393.95A1 No
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
WA000EG65009 Dec 24, 2025 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NV0211201213 Dec 16, 2021 NV 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX64MAHQE1MV Sep 19, 2021 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
UT2002806721 May 6, 2020 UT 0 1 No No Injury
CA2212000076 Apr 3, 2020 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
UT1709384391 Nov 1, 2017 UT 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC945957
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC945957 common N —
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

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 PDF
Jan 27, 2016 MC945957-P CPL PERMIT CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (18 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY AM37000440-00 BIPD/Primary $750,000 Aug 17, 2025 On file ACTIVE
STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY AM37000440-00 91X $750,000 Aug 17, 2025 On file ACTIVE
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY BA2608507 BIPD/Primary — Aug 17, 2023 Aug 17, 2025 CANCELLED
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY FLCA-1926-01364 BIPD/Primary — Aug 17, 2022 Aug 17, 2023 REPLACED
HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY RT-HSIC-CA-0000298-00 BIPD/Primary — Aug 17, 2021 Aug 17, 2022 REPLACED
HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY RT-HSIC-CA-0000298-00 BIPD/Primary — Aug 17, 2021 Oct 20, 2022 CANCELLED
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY SC20081474 BIPD/Primary — Aug 17, 2020 Aug 17, 2021 CANCELLED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA 0937390 BIPD/Primary — Jul 22, 2019 Aug 17, 2020 REPLACED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA 0937390 BIPD/Primary — Jul 22, 2019 Sep 4, 2020 CANCELLED
AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY FCT600458-01 BIPD/Primary — Jan 21, 2019 Jul 21, 2019 CANCELLED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA 6472722 BIPD/Primary — Jan 21, 2018 Jan 21, 2018 REPLACED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA 6472722 BIPD/Primary — Jan 21, 2018 Jan 21, 2019 REPLACED
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC CAC 00001-06328-17 BIPD/Primary — Jan 26, 2017 Jan 26, 2018 CANCELLED
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC CAC 00001-06328-17 BIPD/Primary — Jan 26, 2017 Jan 21, 2018 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 5 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 21, 2017 to Jan 26, 2017
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. 73TRS059943 BIPD/Primary — Aug 6, 2016 Jan 21, 2017 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 2 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Aug 4, 2016 to Aug 6, 2016
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. 73TRS059943 BIPD/Primary — Jan 21, 2016 Aug 4, 2016 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Aug 17, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Aug 15, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  3. Aug 17, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Oct 20, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Aug 17, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Aug 17, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  7. Aug 17, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Sep 4, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  9. Aug 18, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  10. Aug 17, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  11. Jul 24, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  12. Jul 21, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Jan 21, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  14. Jan 26, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
  15. Jan 21, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  16. Jan 21, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
  17. Jan 19, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  18. Jan 27, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  19. Jan 21, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
  20. Jan 21, 2017
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 5 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jan 26, 2017)
  21. Aug 9, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  22. Aug 4, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
  23. Aug 4, 2016
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 2 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 6, 2016)
  24. Jan 27, 2016
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
TOK WEIGH STATION AK 1 0
BAPCHULE AZ AZ 1 0
CORDELIA IF CA 1 0
DONNER PASS CVEF CA 1 0
DUNSMUIR GRADE IF CA 1 0
GILROY IF CA 1 0
SAN ONOFRE IF CA 1 0
BREMEN GA GA 1 0
BUSBY MT MT 1 0
ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY NM 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.104(f)(3) Loose or unfastened tiedown. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.24(c)(2)(ii) Driver failed to manually add the trailer number Hours of Service 1 0
395.24(c)(2)(iii) Driver failed to manually add shipping document number Hours of Service 1 0
395.8(e)(1) Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status Hours of Service 1 0
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How to verify DIRECT FREIGHT SERVICES INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about DIRECT FREIGHT SERVICES INC

Is DIRECT FREIGHT SERVICES INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. DIRECT FREIGHT SERVICES INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2831066 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is DIRECT FREIGHT SERVICES INC's safety rating? ▾
DIRECT FREIGHT SERVICES INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has DIRECT FREIGHT SERVICES INC had? ▾
28 roadside inspections are on file for DIRECT FREIGHT SERVICES INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is DIRECT FREIGHT SERVICES INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
DIRECT FREIGHT SERVICES INC's peak out-of-service rate is 7.1% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is DIRECT FREIGHT SERVICES INC based? ▾
DIRECT FREIGHT SERVICES INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 7625 SUNRISE BLVD UNIT 211, CITRUS HEIGHTS, California 95610. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does DIRECT FREIGHT SERVICES INC have valid operating authority? ▾
DIRECT FREIGHT SERVICES INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does DIRECT FREIGHT SERVICES INC operate? ▾
DIRECT FREIGHT SERVICES INC self-reports 9 power units and 10 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has DIRECT FREIGHT SERVICES INC had any crashes? ▾
6 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for DIRECT FREIGHT SERVICES INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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