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Carrier profile · USDOT 705109 · MC-312287 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
Direct Transport Ltd
DBA DTL
28 power unitsavg 9.6 yrNational · 19 statesWEST FARGO, ND88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-312287 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
28Power units
36 observed · MCS-150
51Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.6Avg age (yr)
1999–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 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 29 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1997.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 156 inspections.
USDOT registration2828 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo13.2%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.6 yr
Model years 1999–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
28 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1997 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
DIRECT TRANSPORT LTD (USDOT 705109) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Nov 1, 2011 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 13.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 90 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 38 vehicle-level and 90 driver-level — across 19 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 28 power units and 28 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 12, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Dec 11, 2018 in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is DIRECT TRANSPORT LTD's USDOT number?
DIRECT TRANSPORT LTD's USDOT number is 705109, and its motor carrier number is MC-312287.
Is DIRECT TRANSPORT LTD authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, DIRECT TRANSPORT LTD is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is DIRECT TRANSPORT LTD's safety record?
DIRECT TRANSPORT LTD has a 13.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 156 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 TRANSPORT LTD's fleet?
DIRECT TRANSPORT LTD operates 28 power units and 28 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DIRECT TRANSPORT LTD based?
DIRECT TRANSPORT LTD is based in WEST FARGO, ND, with roadside inspections recorded across 19 states.
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