DIRECT FREIGHT SERVICES INC
USDOT 2831066 • 7625 SUNRISE BLVD UNIT 211, CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA, 95610
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-945957 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 15, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2608507 | ON FILE | Aug 17, 2023 | Aug 17, 2025 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-01364 | REPLACED | Aug 17, 2022 | Aug 17, 2023 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | RT-HSIC-CA-0000298-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 17, 2021 | Oct 20, 2022 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | RT-HSIC-CA-0000298-00 | REPLACED | Aug 17, 2021 | Aug 17, 2022 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC20081474 | CANCELLED | Aug 17, 2020 | Aug 17, 2021 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0937390 | REPLACED | Jul 22, 2019 | Aug 17, 2020 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0937390 | CANCELLED | Jul 22, 2019 | Sep 4, 2020 |
| AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FCT600458-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 21, 2019 | Jul 21, 2019 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6472722 | REPLACED | Jan 21, 2018 | Jan 21, 2018 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6472722 | REPLACED | Jan 21, 2018 | Jan 21, 2019 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-06328-17 | REPLACED | Jan 26, 2017 | Jan 21, 2018 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-06328-17 | CANCELLED | Jan 26, 2017 | Jan 26, 2018 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS059943 | CANCELLED | Aug 6, 2016 | Jan 21, 2017 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS059943 | CANCELLED | Jan 21, 2016 | Aug 4, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2608507 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2025 | Aug 17, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-01364 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | RT-HSIC-CA-0000298-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 20, 2022 | Oct 20, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | RT-HSIC-CA-0000298-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2022 | Aug 17, 2022 |
| CANCEL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC20081474 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2021 | Aug 17, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 0937390 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 4, 2020 | Sep 4, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 0937390 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2020 | Aug 17, 2020 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | FCT600458-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2019 | Jul 21, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6472722 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 21, 2019 | Jan 21, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06328-17 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2018 | Jan 26, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6472722 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 21, 2018 | Jan 21, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06328-17 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 21, 2018 | Jan 21, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS059943 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 21, 2017 | Jan 21, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS059943 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 4, 2016 | Aug 4, 2016 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC945957 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2025 |
| MC945957 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2021 |
| MC945957 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 10, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2020 |
| MC945957 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2019 |
| MC945957 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2018 |
| MC945957 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2017 |
| MC945957 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 8, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 9, 2016 |
| MC945957 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 27, 2016 | — | 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
14 states • 28 inspections
Violation Summary (37 violations from 28 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.50D-B | Steering mechanism defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7 | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BHDB | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLRD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A3 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 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:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (28 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2025 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SEATTLE | I-5 MP 170.80 | ...VY1626 | DIRECT FREIGHT SERVICES INC |
| Dec 16, 2021 | NV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I80 mm59hu | ...GJ2240 | DIRECT FREIGHT SERVICES INC |
| Sep 19, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | SIERRA BLANCA | NOT REPORTED | ...KC2347 | DIRECT FREIGHT SERVICES INC |
| May 6, 2020 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 3, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 1, 2017 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records