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DIRECT CONNECTION INC

DOT 2836750
MC 949287
Entity Carrier
5970 HILLCREST RD, MERCED, CA 95340 · Interstate authority
Safety: Not rated0 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
2836750
ACTIVE

Overview

DIRECT CONNECTION INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Aug 2025, based in Merced, California. It operates a fleet of 20 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed and Tanker.

Safety & Compliance

Not rated
Safety rating
5.405405405405405%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
0%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityCommon
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedAug 2025
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
#
Crash rate: 0
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
✓
57 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

38
Inspections, 24 mo
37
Violations, 24 mo
2
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-08-18
395.3A2-HOSPD — HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim (Unit D)
2026-08-18
395.3A1-HOSPD — HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time (Unit D)
2026-08-18
395.3A1-HOSPD — HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time (Unit D)
2026-08-18
395.3A1-HOSPD — HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time (Unit D)
2026-08-18
395.3A1-HOSPD — HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time (Unit D)
2026-08-18
395.3A1-HOSPD — HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time (Unit D)
2026-08-18
395.3A2-HOSPD — HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim (Unit D)
2026-08-18
395.3A2-HOSPD — HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim (Unit D)
2026-08-18
395.8E-HOSPD — HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain (Unit D)
2026-08-18
395.8E-HOSPD — HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain (Unit D)
2026-08-18
395.8E-HOSPD — HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain (Unit D)
2026-08-18
395.8E-HOSPD — HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain (Unit D)
2026-08-18
395.8E-HOSPD — HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain (Unit D)
2026-08-18
395.8E-HOSPD — HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain (Unit D)
2026-08-04
396.17C-PI — Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection (Unit 2)
2026-07-06
395.8E-HOSPDOOS — HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: (Unit D)Out of Service
2026-07-02
396.17C-PI — Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection (Unit 2)
2026-07-02
395.24 — HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner (Unit D)
2026-06-27
393.11A1-CSLRR — Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 (Unit 1)
2026-06-27
392.2-SLLSR — State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation (Unit 1)
2026-05-22
395.22G-ELDMFV — HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. (Unit D)
2026-03-27
393.55E-B — Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 (Unit 2)
2026-03-27
393.9A-LLPL — Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative (Unit 2)
2026-03-27
393.9A-LIL — Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 2)
2026-03-27
392.2-SLLED — State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) (Unit D)
2026-03-24
393.9A-HLLH — Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam (Unit 1)
2026-02-05
392.22B-DFPWD — Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface (Unit D)
2026-02-05
392.22A-D — Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers (Unit D)
2026-02-05
396.17C-PI — Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection (Unit 2)

Fleet Profile

Power units20
Drivers20
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classMid-size carrier (11–50 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-949287

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is DIRECT CONNECTION INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 2836750 holds Common operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does DIRECT CONNECTION INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is DIRECT CONNECTION INC's safety rating?
DIRECT CONNECTION INC does not currently have a safety rating on file with FMCSA. That's common: ratings come from an on-site compliance review, and most carriers have never been selected for one. Its driver out-of-service rate is 5.405405405405405% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does DIRECT CONNECTION INC operate?
It runs 20 power units with 20 drivers on file.

Contact DIRECT CONNECTION INC

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Physical Address
5970 HILLCREST RD
MERCED, CA 95340
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