DIRECT SERVICES INC
USDOT 45636 • DBA: DIRECT SERVICES INC-VA • 7425 BOSTON BLVD, SPRINGFIELD, VA, 22153
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (4)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 3767859 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2018 | Jun 1, 2019 |
| WESTERN SURETY CO. | SURETY | 71122801 | ON FILE | Jul 23, 2011 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | OJR724341 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2000 | Jun 1, 2002 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | I20048116 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 1997 | May 31, 2001 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA5456211/5456212 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2008 | Jul 18, 2018 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA5456211/CA5456212 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2008 | Jul 12, 2008 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA5456211/5456212 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2008 | Jun 1, 2008 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA5456211/5456212 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2008 | Jun 1, 2018 |
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | SURETY | 26432 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2007 | Jul 23, 2011 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI100102-04 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2007 | Jun 1, 2008 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI100102-03 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2006 | Jun 1, 2007 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI100102-02 | CANCELLED | Oct 18, 2005 | Jun 1, 2006 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI100102-02 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2005 | Nov 23, 2005 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI100102-02 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2005 | Oct 18, 2005 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI10010201 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2004 | Jun 1, 2005 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI100102 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2003 | Jun 1, 2004 |
| REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK0002054 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2002 | Jun 1, 2003 |
| ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | NONE | CANCELLED | Jun 30, 1996 | Dec 14, 2007 |
| ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 8F 30147 | REPLACED | Dec 19, 1994 | Sep 1, 1997 |
| ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 8F 30147 | CANCELLED | Dec 19, 1994 | Sep 30, 1997 |
| CENTENNIAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 259004565 | REPLACED | Dec 19, 1991 | Dec 19, 1994 |
| THE HOME INDEMNITY CO. | BIPD/Primary | TK2911517 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 1988 | Jun 1, 2000 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 3767859 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2019 | Jun 1, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | CA5456211/5456212 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2018 | Jul 18, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | CA5456211/5456212 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2018 | Jun 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | WESTERN SURETY CO. | 71122801 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | 26432 | SURETY | Jul 23, 2011 | Jul 23, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | CA5456211/CA5456212 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 12, 2008 | Jul 12, 2008 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTI100102-04 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2008 | Jun 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | CA5456211/5456212 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2008 | Jun 1, 2008 |
| CANCEL | ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | NONE | SURETY | Dec 14, 2007 | Dec 14, 2007 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTI100102-03 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2007 | Jun 1, 2007 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTI100102-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2006 | Jun 1, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTI100102-02 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2005 | Nov 23, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTI100102-02 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2005 | Oct 18, 2005 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTI10010201 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2005 | Jun 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTI100102 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2004 | Jun 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK0002054 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2003 | Jun 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | OJR724341 | BIPD | Jun 1, 2002 | Jun 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | I20048116 | CARGO | May 31, 2001 | May 31, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | THE HOME INDEMNITY CO. | TK2911517 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2000 | Jun 1, 2000 |
| TERM/CANCL | ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY | 8F 30147 | CARGO | Sep 30, 1997 | Sep 30, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY | 8F 30147 | CARGO | Sep 1, 1997 | Sep 1, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | CENTENNIAL INSURANCE CO. | 259004565 | CARGO | Dec 19, 1994 | Dec 19, 1994 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-141878 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-141878 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-141878 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (22 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC141878 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Unknown | SUPERSEDED | Jul 6, 1981 |
| MC141878 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2018 |
| MC141878 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 24, 2008 | — | Unknown |
| MC141878 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 17, 2008 | REVOKED | Jul 21, 2008 |
| MC141878 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 19, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 28, 2007 |
| MC141878 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 7, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 22, 2007 |
| MC141878 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2006 |
| MC141878 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2005 |
| MC141878 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2004 |
| MC141878 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jul 8, 1996 | REVOKED | Dec 2, 2013 |
| MC141878 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 23, 1991 | REVOKED | Jun 9, 2008 |
| MC141878 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REJECTED | Dec 14, 1990 | — | Unknown |
| MC141878 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 10, 1984 | REVOKED | Jun 9, 2008 |
| MC141878 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 6, 1982 | REVOKED | Jun 9, 2008 |
| MC141878 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REJECTED | Mar 11, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC141878 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 22, 1982 | REVOKED | Jun 9, 2008 |
| MC141878 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 6, 1981 | REVOKED | Jun 9, 2008 |
| MC141878 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 27, 1981 | REVOKED | Jun 9, 2008 |
| MC141878 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 12, 1981 | REVOKED | Jun 9, 2008 |
| MC141878 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 29, 1980 | SUPERSEDED | Jul 6, 1981 |
| MC141878 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 8, 1978 | SUPERSEDED | Jul 6, 1981 |
| MC141878 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 18, 1978 | SUPERSEDED | Jul 6, 1981 |
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
18 states • 65 inspections
Violation Summary (55 violations from 65 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | 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:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:399.207 | Vehicle access requirements violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (65 inspections)
Showing 50 of 65
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | HANOVER TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 S | ...KY6602 | DIRECT SERVICES INC |
| Oct 3, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPRINGFIELD | LAWRENCE | ...HT7611 | DIRECT SERVICES INC-VA |
| Jul 3, 2021 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | INDIANAPOLIS | 21ST | ...JW6445 | DIRECT SERVICES INC-VA |
| Oct 28, 2019 | DE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 5, 2019 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 22, 2018 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 18, 2017 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 14, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 28, 2015 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 29, 2014 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 22, 2014 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 6, 2013 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 7, 2010 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 1, 2010 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 6, 2009 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2009 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 5, 2008 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2007 | NV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 23, 2006 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 25, 2005 | CA | FATAL | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 15, 2003 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 9, 2001 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 9, 1999 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 2, 1997 | NC | FATAL | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 31, 1994 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
49 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 49 events