DIRECT CONNECTION INC
MERCED, CA
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
- 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 CONNECTION INC (USDOT 2836750) 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: $750,000 Officer(s): BACHITAR SINGH (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file — Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight. • 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 · $750,000 — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2836750/ 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 5.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=48444 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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InsuranceMS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Feb 5, 2026
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC949287ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 40 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 32 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 6.25% | 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 CONNECTION INC is a motor carrier based in MERCED, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2836750. 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 20 power units and 20 drivers, with 32 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 5.3%. 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 CONNECTION INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 20 power units and 20 drivers, based in Merced, CA. Across 28 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 3.6% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
28 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in CA (9) and NM (6), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
3.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (43.8% of violations); top code 392.22A-D (Emergency warning devices not displayed) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 20 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 20 drivers; Freightliner, Great Dane, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 48,444 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–30 power units (±50% of this carrier's 20 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 9 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 9, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | May 22, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 27, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 5, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 32 | |
| Great Dane | 27 | |
| Wabash National | 4 | |
| Vaga | 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 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 4 | — | 0.98 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 1.51 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 1.31 | 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 (32 rows) View all 32 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88340813 | Jul 6, 2026 | MS | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | Yes |
| 88340980 | Jul 5, 2026 | MS | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88267988 | Jun 27, 2026 | AZ | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.11A1-CSLRR | No |
| 87933128 | May 22, 2026 | AL | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.22G-ELDMFV | No |
| 87547108 | Apr 9, 2026 | CA | 5 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87547107 | Apr 9, 2026 | CA | 5 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87527060 | Apr 2, 2026 | CA | 1 | CACHE CREEK |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87452512 | Mar 30, 2026 | MS | 3 | HINDS COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87425468 | Mar 27, 2026 | CA | 2 | SR-140 EB EO ORCHARD RD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2-SLLED, 393.55E-B, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 87394872 | Mar 24, 2026 | MS | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-HLLH | No |
| 87352770 | Mar 19, 2026 | AR | 2 | VAN BUREN AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87352734 | Mar 19, 2026 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87322717 | Mar 17, 2026 | NM | 2 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86982807 | Feb 5, 2026 | LA | 3 | HAUGHTON LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.22A-D, 392.22B-DFPWD, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86956326 | Feb 3, 2026 | NM | 2 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86851108 | Jan 20, 2026 | TN | 3 | GREENEVILLE TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8E-HOSPCDOOS, 392.2-SLLFY | Yes |
| 86831446 | Jan 18, 2026 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86720645 | Jan 2, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | No |
| 86627535 | Dec 21, 2025 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86618354 | Dec 18, 2025 | CA | 2 | GILROY IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87129776 | Dec 13, 2025 | NM | 3 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86555075 | Dec 10, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9T | No |
| 86431348 | Nov 24, 2025 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86403701 | Nov 23, 2025 | NM | 2 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86371964 | Nov 18, 2025 | NM | 2 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2016 | MC949287-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TSAMCA-0000570 | 91X | $750,000 | Feb 5, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA04345831 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 5, 2022 | Feb 5, 2026 | REPLACED |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2606882 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 5, 2021 | Feb 5, 2022 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 5878502 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 5, 2017 | Feb 5, 2021 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS060560-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 6, 2016 | Feb 5, 2017 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 5, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 5, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 5, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 5, 2017insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Feb 1, 2017
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Feb 11, 2016
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 5 | 0 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 3 | 0 |
| CACHE CREEK | CA | 2 | 0 |
| SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 0 |
| MCCALLA AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 1 | 0 |
| DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| NEEDLES AREA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| SR-140 EB EO ORCHARD RD | CA | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC949287
common · ACTIVE · MC
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MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
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How to verify DIRECT CONNECTION INC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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