Carrier profile · USDOT 3948395 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Direct Roots LLC

Salinas, CA · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) carrier · Since 2022
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated Food
11
Power units
3
Drivers
2
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
2.3M
Annual miles
4 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

No problems found in FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection or crash data.

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
—
National 22.26% · 1 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
2
Driver inspections
2
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
11
Power units
11
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
3
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private Property
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated Food
Annual mileage
2,265,820 mi (2026)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
3948395
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Direct Roots LLC
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Sep 6, 2022
Last MCS-150
Jan 8, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
3 (3)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (831) 676-9500

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Frequently asked

What is Direct Roots LLC's USDOT number?

Direct Roots LLC's USDOT number is 3948395.

Is Direct Roots LLC authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Direct Roots LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Direct Roots LLC's fleet?

11 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 8, 2026.

Where is Direct Roots LLC located?

Direct Roots LLC is located at 150 Main St Ste 500, Salinas, CA, 93901-3462. Phone: (831) 676-9500.

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