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DIRECT LINES INC

DOT 214334
MC 154986
Entity Carrier
16472 STATE ROUTE 33 EAST, TEUTOPOLIS, IL 62467 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory2 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
214334
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Overview

DIRECT LINES INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Oct 2025, based in Teutopolis, Illinois, holding a Satisfactory safety rating. It operates a fleet of 32 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire and U. S. Mail. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Flatbed and Tanker.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
0%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
3.7037037037037037%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityCommon + Contract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedOct 2025
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 6.3
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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128 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

105
Inspections, 24 mo
21
Violations, 24 mo
1
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-07-06
392.2-SLLS2 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2026-06-11
395.20B — The ELDs display screen cannot be viewed outside of the commercial motor vehicle. (Unit D)
2026-03-26
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 1)
2026-03-02
392.2-SLLS1 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)

Fleet Profile

Power units32
Drivers41
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 HireU. S. Mail

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-154986

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 LINES INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 214334 holds Common + Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does DIRECT LINES INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is DIRECT LINES INC's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 0% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does DIRECT LINES INC operate?
It runs 32 power units with 41 drivers on file.

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Physical Address
16472 STATE ROUTE 33 EAST
TEUTOPOLIS, IL 62467
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