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Direct Lines Inc

Unclaimed
Interstate
(1 review) 5.0 out of 5
Teutopolis, IL 62467
USDOT
214334
Docket
MC154986

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Carrier Ratings

Cleanliness
10.0
Communication
10.0
Timeliness
10.0

Positive Flags

On Time Pickup
1
On Time Delivery
1
Consistent Tracking
1
Strong Dispatcher Communication
1
Friendly
1

Overview

We're a local, family owned and operated business with nearly 100 employees working with us now.

Over the past 55 years, there has been a lot of changes seen in the trucking industry. But at Direct Lines Inc, we stay dedicated by providing guaranteed, personalized services and on-time delivery.

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 34 126 0
Leased 0 0 0

Freight

  • General Freight
  • Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • U.S. Mail
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Truck Types

  • Dry Van

Shipment Types

  • Full Truckload
  • Parcel
MCS-150 Mileage
3,338,234 (2022)
Electronic Tracking
100% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

This information was provided by Direct Lines Inc

Primary Operating Area Headquarters

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Common Active — 08/15/1985 (38 years, 9 months)
Contract Active — 04/30/1987 (37 years, 2 weeks)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 4 0 0 0.26 0.6%
Unsafe Driving 13 6 0 3.1 42.3%
Hours of Service Compliance 4 1 0 0.15 7.9%
Driver Fitness 1 0 0 0 0%
Controlled Substances 0 0 0 0 0%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 2 2
Tow-away 1 0 2 3
Crash Reports 1 0 2 3

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 113 0 0% 6.67%
Vehicle 41 1 2.44% 22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance type
BIPD (Primary)
Company name
Erie Insurance Exchange
Policy limit
$750,000
Policy number
Q01 0142223
Effective date
01/01/2022

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Verified Broker from Indiana

August 26, 2023

“Full Truckload from Urbana, OH to Clinton, TN”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Friendly

Reliable and Trustworthy. This truck carrier has consistently proven their reliability. I've used their services multiple times, and they've never missed a deadline. Their commitment to delivering on time is truly commendable.


Lanes
Urbana, OH to Clinton, TN
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
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