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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 214334 · MC154986 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Direct Lines Inc

Teutopolis, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1982
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, Hay+6 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (217) 857-6444
32
Power units
41
Drivers
105
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
3.1M
Annual miles
44 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
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No active broker authority: Can haul on its own trucks, but should not broker loads to other carriers.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
3.6%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 28 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 105 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 0.16 per 1M mi
Total inspections
105
Driver inspections
105
Vehicle inspections
28
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2000)

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Inactive
Docket
MC154986
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)Required, not on file

Filings on record

  1. Jan 1, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Flagship City Insurance · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
32
Power units
32
Trucks
32
Tractors owned
115
Trailers owned
41
Drivers
40
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
3,073,024 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
214334
MC / docket
MC-154986
Legal name
Direct Lines Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 16, 1982
Last MCS-150
Oct 14, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
41 (40)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Direct Lines Inc's USDOT number?

Direct Lines Inc's USDOT number is 214334 and its docket number is MC154986.

Is Direct Lines Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Direct Lines Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 105 roadside inspections, a 3.6% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Direct Lines Inc's fleet?

32 power units and 41 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 14, 2025.

What insurance does Direct Lines Inc carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Flagship City Insurance.

Where is Direct Lines Inc located?

Direct Lines Inc is located at 16472 State Route 33 East, Teutopolis, IL, 62467. Phone: (217) 857-6444.

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