Carrier profile · USDOT 1564579 · MC579974 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Direct Transportation LLC

DBA Direct Transportation · Ooltewah, TN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2006
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral Freight
8
Power units
10
Drivers
20
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
903K
Annual miles
20 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

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
22.2%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 9 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 20 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal1 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 0.55 per 1M mi
Total inspections
20
Driver inspections
20
Vehicle inspections
9
People injured
1
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2010)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC579974
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Mar 1, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Siriuspoint America Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
8
Power units
8
Trucks
8
Tractors owned
10
Trailers owned
10
Drivers
10
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General Freight
Annual mileage
903,427 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1564579
MC / docket
MC-579974
Legal name
Direct Transportation LLC
DBA
Direct Transportation
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Oct 11, 2006
Last MCS-150
Mar 25, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
10 (10)
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.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (423) 760-8245
Sharing this street address

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Frequently asked

What is Direct Transportation LLC's USDOT number?

Direct Transportation LLC's USDOT number is 1564579 and its docket number is MC579974.

Is Direct Transportation LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Direct Transportation LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 20 roadside inspections, a 22.2% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Direct Transportation LLC's fleet?

8 power units and 10 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 25, 2026.

What insurance does Direct Transportation LLC carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Siriuspoint America Insurance Company.

Where is Direct Transportation LLC located?

Direct Transportation LLC is located at 9528 Legacy Oaks Drive, Ooltewah, TN, 37363. Phone: (423) 760-8245.

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