DIRECT TRANSPORT LTD
USDOT 705109 • DBA: D T L • 460 7TH AVE NE, WEST FARGO, ND, 58078
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
705,109
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
7012827066
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
28
Drivers (MCS-150)
28
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
2,023,216
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
460 7TH AVE NE, WEST FARGO, ND, 58078
Contact
Phone: 7012827066
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Oct 14, 2002
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-312287 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (2)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN SURETY CO. | SURETY | 69391628 | ON FILE | Oct 14, 2002 | Dec 1, 2002 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPU3035404 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2002 | Nov 1, 2011 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK 0000 446 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2001 | Jan 1, 2002 |
| REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK 0000 446 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2001 | Jan 10, 2002 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP71993A | CANCELLED | Dec 11, 1996 | Jan 1, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TPU3035404 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2011 | Nov 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | WESTERN SURETY CO. | 69391628 | SURETY | Dec 1, 2002 | Dec 1, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK 0000 446 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2002 | Jan 10, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK 0000 446 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2002 | Jan 1, 2002 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP71993A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2001 | Jan 1, 2001 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
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| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC312287 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 7, 1997 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Unsafe Driving
37%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
146
Violations
136
23 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
9.0%
Driver OOS %
5.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
28
Drivers (MCS-150)
28
Crash Records
25
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
1
May
3
Jun
9
Jul
9
Aug
2
Sep
2
Oct
8
Nov
5
Dec
3
Jan
6
Feb
5
Mar
2
Apr
1
May
4
Jun
5
Jul
3
Aug
3
Sep
5
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
5
Jan
2
Feb
4
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 146 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
27 states • 146 inspections
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Violation Summary (136 violations from latest 100 of 146 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 5 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 3 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.5A1-I | Intoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol or be under the influence of alcohol within 4 hours before going on duty or operating or having physical control of | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.5A3-IDUI | Intoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage regardless of its alcohol con | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.83(e) | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.5(a)(3) | Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty or operating or in physical control of a CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
9.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-14.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
5.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-1.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.36vs nat'l 1.80
-0.44 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (146 inspections)
Showing 50 of 146
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
96 total · 12.5% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
MOORHEAD MN10 · 2 OOS
FARGO ND7 · 2 OOS
SISSETON SD6 · 1 OOS
RED RIVER WEIGH STATION5 · 3 OOS
FARGO SCALE W OF I-29 ON I-944 · 1 OOS
Violations by BASIC category
Vehicle Maintenance146 · 29 OOS
Hours of Service29 · 3 OOS
Controlled Substances/Alcohol3 · 3 OOS
Driver Fitness2 · 1 OOS
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
0
Injuries
12
Across 10 crashes
Tow-Aways
24
Crash History (25 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | AKRON | I 76 E TO SR 8 HW | ...880431 | DIRECT TRANSPORT LTD |
| Nov 12, 2021 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BRANDON | ISTH 94 | ...425151 | DIRECT TRANSPORT LTD |
| Feb 15, 2021 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BENTON TWP | I 94 | ...603612 | DIRECT TRANSPORT LTD |
| Jan 19, 2021 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHARLES CITY | US 18 | ...167891 | D T L |
| Jun 10, 2020 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 16, 2020 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 12, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 13, 2019 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2019 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2019 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 22, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2018 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 9, 2018 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 28, 2018 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 19, 2018 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 4, 2017 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 8, 2017 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 27, 2016 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 18, 2016 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 7, 2016 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 17, 2015 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 31, 2015 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 4, 2015 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 13, 2014 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 3, 2014 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
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