DIRECT FREIGHTS LLC
USDOT 3991644 • 3440 TORINGDON WAY SUITE # 205, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28277
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals3 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1497614 | REVOKED | Apr 3, 2024 | Sep 3, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-007704-01 | ON FILE | Jul 8, 2024 | Aug 27, 2024 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NINC 011101 | CANCELLED | May 15, 2024 | Jul 4, 2024 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC24041646 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 2024 | May 31, 2024 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC24041646 | REPLACED | Apr 18, 2024 | May 15, 2024 |
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NINC 010692 | CANCELLED | Jan 23, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 |
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NINC 010692 | CANCELLED | Jul 12, 2023 | Jan 25, 2024 |
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NINC 010692 | REPLACED | Jul 12, 2023 | Jan 23, 2024 |
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NINC 010692 | REPLACED | Jun 2, 2023 | Jul 12, 2023 |
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NINC 010692 | CANCELLED | Jun 2, 2023 | Aug 10, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA963881092 | CANCELLED | Mar 30, 2023 | May 30, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA963881092 | CANCELLED | Jan 2, 2023 | Mar 30, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA963881092 | REPLACED | Dec 5, 2022 | Dec 5, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA963881092 | REPLACED | Dec 5, 2022 | Jan 2, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA963881092 | REPLACED | Dec 5, 2022 | Dec 5, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-007704-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 27, 2024 | Aug 27, 2024 |
| CANCEL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | NINC 011101 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 4, 2024 | Jul 4, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC24041646 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2024 | May 31, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC24041646 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2024 | May 15, 2024 |
| CANCEL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | NINC 010692 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 28, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | NINC 010692 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 2024 | Jan 25, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | NINC 010692 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2024 | Jan 23, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | NINC 010692 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2023 | Aug 10, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | NINC 010692 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 12, 2023 | Jul 12, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA963881092 | BIPD/Primary | May 30, 2023 | May 30, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA963881092 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2023 | Mar 30, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA963881092 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2023 | Jan 2, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA963881092 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2022 | Dec 5, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA963881092 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2022 | Dec 5, 2022 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1497614 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-1497614 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1497614 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 7, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 10, 2024 |
| MC1497614 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 6, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 20, 2024 |
| MC1497614 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 22, 2024 | REVOKED | Sep 3, 2024 |
| MC1497614 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 29, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2024 |
| MC1497614 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 3, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 5, 2023 |
| MC1497614 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2023 |
| MC1497614 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 16, 2022 | REVOKED | Apr 3, 2024 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2023 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | May 30, 2023 |
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
16 states • 18 inspections
Violation Summary (78 violations from 18 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 12 | 5 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 11 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 5 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 4 | 3 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 3 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | 2 | 2 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.106(b) | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.4(a) | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106B-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
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 (18 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2024 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL BULLOCK | AL-110 | ...GW6328 | DIRECT FREIGHTS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records