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Carrier profile · USDOT 705109 · MC-312287 · Updated 06/26/2026
DIRECT TRANSPORT LTD
DBA DTL
28 power unitsavg 9.5 yrNational · 19 statesWEST FARGO, ND
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-312287 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
28Power units
35 observed · MCS-150
53Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.5Avg age (yr)
1999–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-26
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
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 150 inspections.
USDOT registration2828 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo12.512.5 %
▼ 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
9.5 yr
Model years 1999–2025 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
28 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1997 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is DIRECT TRANSPORT LTD safe to work with?
Is DIRECT TRANSPORT LTD safe to load? DIRECT TRANSPORT LTD (USDOT 705109, MC-312287) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in WEST FARGO, ND, operating 28 power units and 28 drivers. Operating authority has been active 28 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 150 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 12.5% (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 2026-06-26.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-26
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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 2026-06-26, 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 12.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 150 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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