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Carrier profile · USDOT 214334 · MC-154986 · Updated 06/13/2026

DIRECT LINES INC

32 power unitsavg 8.9 yrMulti-region · 11 statesTEUTOPOLIS, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-154986 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linksdirectlinesinc.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
32Power units
33 observed · MCS-150
70Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.9Avg age (yr)
2007–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(217) 857-6444Email dispatchSPW@directlinesinc.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
Operating authority44 yr active
since 1982
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo3.1%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal5
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

32 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

8.9 yr

Model years 2007–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

44 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1982 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 44-yr authority, 3% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is DIRECT LINES INC safe to work with?

Is DIRECT LINES INC safe to load? DIRECT LINES INC (USDOT 214334, MC-154986) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in TEUTOPOLIS, IL, operating 32 power units and 41 drivers. Operating authority has been active 44 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 190 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 3.1% (below the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
DLDIRECT LINES INC 88
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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 2026-06-13, 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 3.1% 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.