DIRECT ROUTE LOGISTICS LLC

AURORA, OH

USDOT 4274225 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: MATTHEW BIERWORTH General Freight Based in AURORA, OH Grade B · 79
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Mar 31, 2026
Review these
  • 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 PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file #1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC Details →
Company officer: MATTHEW BIERWORTH
Cargo: General Freight
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — DIRECT ROUTE LOGISTICS LLC (USDOT 4274225)
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): MATTHEW BIERWORTH (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • 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 — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4274225/
As of: Jul 18, 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 B

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B 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
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 33.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 60% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=240415 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: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 4274225
In FMCSA records since Jul 29, 2024 (~1y)
MC / docket MC1660450
Company officer MATTHEW BIERWORTH
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight
Fleet size 1 units
Drivers 1
Contact & address
Physical
10242 SMUGGLERS COVE
AURORA, OH 44202
Mailing
936 BRISTOL LANE
STREETSBORO, OH 44241
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 4274225
In FMCSA records since Jul 29, 2024 (~1y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 60.0% vs 23.4% +36.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 33.3% vs 6.7% +26.6 pts
Violations per Inspection 4.08 vs 1.80 +2.28
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
Trucks 0 1 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 12 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 12 12 0
OOS inspections 3 5 0
OOS percentage 25% 41.67%
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
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
12
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
60.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

DIRECT ROUTE LOGISTICS LLC is a motor carrier based in AURORA, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4274225. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 12 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 60.0%. 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 ROUTE LOGISTICS LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Aurora, OH. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 62.5% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in PA (4) and OH (3), with Level 1 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

62.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (69.4% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 4 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner, Hino, and International are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 60.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

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

Compared against 240,415 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
33.3%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,415 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +33.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
60%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,415 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +60 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-01 2026-07

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Pennsylvania (PA) 6 4 66.7% Jul 11, 2026
Ohio (OH) 5 2 40.0% Jun 20, 2026
Arizona (AZ) 1 1 100.0% Jan 29, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 7
Hino 4
International 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 3 1.88 2 Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 1 0.33 0 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 2 42.00 42 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 6 10.66 11 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 (12 rows) View all 12 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88389671 Jul 11, 2026 PA 1
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
6 393.43D-BSB, 393.9A-LCL, 393.60C Yes
88200918 Jun 20, 2026 OH 2
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 390.21TB1-MC, 393.9A-LIL No
88092709 Jun 8, 2026 OH 3
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 390.21TB1-MC, 392.2-SLLS2 No
88046134 Jun 4, 2026 PA 1
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
7 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.95A4-EEUS Yes
87414016 Mar 25, 2026 PA 1 IRWIN PA
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
9 396.3A1DLDSYEL, 393.207A-SAPPAS, 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL Yes
87275127 Mar 7, 2026 PA 3 pa-sr376--chippewa-twp---chippewa
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 392.2-SLLSR, 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT No
87105390 Feb 20, 2026 OH 2 ROOTSTOWN OH
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.9A-LHLI No
86819258 Jan 15, 2026 PA 3 WASHINGTON RD MEASURING 549 FE
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLSIV No
85500629 Aug 13, 2025 OH 1 NEW SPRINGFIELD OH
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
9 396.3A1-BOS, 393.78A-WS, 393.47E Yes
85172849 Jul 8, 2025 PA 1 NEW CASTLE PA
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
14 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.9A-LCL Yes
84445274 Apr 17, 2025 OH 1 NEW SPRINGFIELD OH
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
9 391.11B1-A, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.201B-FR Yes
83758051 Jan 29, 2025 AZ 2 SAN SIMON AZ
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 391.11B1-A, 395.3A2-HOSPDIT, 390.21TB2-DOT Yes
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 PDF
Nov 19, 2024 MC1660450-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. CA989377529 91X $750,000 Mar 31, 2026 On file ACTIVE
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. CA989377529 BIPD/Primary Dec 16, 2024 Mar 31, 2026 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. CA989377529 BIPD/Primary Nov 13, 2024 Dec 16, 2024 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 31, 2026
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
  2. Dec 16, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
  3. Nov 19, 2024
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

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How to verify DIRECT ROUTE LOGISTICS LLC

  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 ROUTE LOGISTICS LLC

Is DIRECT ROUTE LOGISTICS LLC an active motor carrier?
Yes. DIRECT ROUTE LOGISTICS LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4274225 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 ROUTE LOGISTICS LLC's safety rating?
DIRECT ROUTE LOGISTICS LLC 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 ROUTE LOGISTICS LLC had?
12 roadside inspections are on file for DIRECT ROUTE LOGISTICS LLC 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 ROUTE LOGISTICS LLC's out-of-service rate?
DIRECT ROUTE LOGISTICS LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 60.0% (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 ROUTE LOGISTICS LLC based?
DIRECT ROUTE LOGISTICS LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 10242 SMUGGLERS COVE, AURORA, Ohio 44202. 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 ROUTE LOGISTICS LLC have valid operating authority?
Yes. DIRECT ROUTE LOGISTICS LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC1660450). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does DIRECT ROUTE LOGISTICS LLC operate?
DIRECT ROUTE LOGISTICS LLC self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver 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 ROUTE LOGISTICS LLC had any crashes?
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for DIRECT ROUTE LOGISTICS LLC. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

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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