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Carrier profile · USDOT 214334 · MC-154986 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Direct Lines Inc
32 power unitsavg 9 yrMulti-region · 11 statesTEUTOPOLIS, IL88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-154986 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
32Power units
32 observed · MCS-150
66Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.0Avg age (yr)
2007–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 44 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1982.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 190 inspections.
USDOT registration4444 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo3.6%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal55
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9 yr
Model years 2007–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
44 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1982 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
DIRECT LINES INC (USDOT 214334) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from FLAGSHIP CITY INSURANCE effective Jan 1, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 3.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 105 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 28 vehicle-level and 105 driver-level — across 11 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 5 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 32 power units and 41 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 14, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 14, 2000 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is DIRECT LINES INC's USDOT number?
DIRECT LINES INC's USDOT number is 214334, and its motor carrier number is MC-154986.
Is DIRECT LINES INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, DIRECT LINES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is DIRECT LINES INC's safety record?
DIRECT LINES INC has a 3.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 190 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is DIRECT LINES INC's fleet?
DIRECT LINES INC operates 32 power units and 41 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DIRECT LINES INC based?
DIRECT LINES INC is based in TEUTOPOLIS, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 11 states.
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