DIRECT LINES INC

DOT 214334 MC 154986 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
200 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 1.0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
32 units

Drivers: 41

Trailers: 115 (115 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

16472 STATE ROUTE 33 EAST, TEUTOPOLIS, IL, 62467

Phone Number

(217) 857-6444

Mailing Address

P O BOX 763, EFFINGHAM, IL, 62401

Cell Phone

(217) 254-3856

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(217) 857-6040

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;U. S. MAIL

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
44 yrs, 11 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
39 yrs, 3 mo

Broker

Inactive
30 yrs, 3 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2017-12-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2017-12-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-12-04 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2009-02-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2009-02-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-12-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1997-06-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
1989-03-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1989-03-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1987-04-30 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1985-08-15 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1982-05-19 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1981-09-09 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC154986 2013-12-04

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2026-01-01 BIPD/Primary Q80 0025428 $750,000 FLAGSHIP CITY INSURANCE - - ACTIVE
2022-01-01 BIPD/Primary Q01 0142223 $750,000 ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE 2026-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-01-01 BIPD/Primary CPIL0560117083 $750,000 MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURAN… 2022-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-01-01 CARGO 041IM00002 $750,000 SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY 2016-03-19 REVOKED CANCELLED
2011-01-01 BIPD/Primary CTP0857721 $750,000 GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF W… 2011-01-27 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2009-01-01 BIPD/Primary 60435-88-17 $750,000 TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE 2009-03-14 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2009-01-01 BIPD/Primary 60435-88-18 $750,000 TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE 2011-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-01-01 CARGO IHX 4659377 $750,000 HANOVER INSURANCE CO. 2011-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-01-01 CARGO MCP2421734C $750,000 CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE… 2009-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1997-05-04 SURETY RSB 307362 $750,000 RLI INSURANCE COMPANY 2014-05-05 CANCEL CANCELLED
1997-01-01 CARGO 9QH29 $750,000 CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE… 2007-01-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
1996-04-09 SURETY U 2619509 $750,000 UNITED PACIFIC INSURANCE CO 1997-05-07 CANCEL CANCELLED
1995-02-18 CARGO IMP 300178956 00 $750,000 UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUAR… 1997-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1993-02-18 BIPD/Primary CPO 996 9202 $750,000 ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE C… 1993-02-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1993-02-18 BIPD/Primary CPO9969202 $750,000 ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE C… 1997-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1990-02-18 CARGO CTM900017 $750,000 ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE C… 1995-02-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1990-02-08 BIPD/Excess 2547006 $750,000 THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. 2009-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

1.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

200 inspections · 2 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

9 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 200 Last inspection: Jul 6, 2026 Total crashes: 60

FMCSA Inspection Records (200 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 6, 2026

5011000024

Level 3 IL KW 1XKYD49X...

Jul 6, 2026

9652001024

1 viol.
Level 3 IN KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Jul 1, 2026

5000860109

Level 3 IL INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Jun 11, 2026

5009950090

1 viol.
Level 3 IL KW 1XKYD49X...

Jun 11, 2026

5009950090

1 viol.
Level 3 IL KW 1XKYD49X...

Jun 2, 2026

4293230049

Level 3 IL KW 1XKYD49X...

May 26, 2026

5008820021

Level 3 IL KW 1XKYD49X...

May 13, 2026

4293390146

Level 3 IL KW 1XKYD49X...

May 13, 2026

5014500029

Level 3 IL INTL 3HSDZAPR...

May 11, 2026

I033II0102

Level 3 TN INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Mar 30, 2026

5008650003

Level 3 IL KW 1XKYD49X...

Mar 26, 2026

CV44960533

1 viol.
Level 1 KY INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Mar 18, 2026

5001760162

Level 3 IL INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Mar 2, 2026

8194005973

1 viol.
Level 3 IN INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Feb 26, 2026

CV41758333

Level 2 KY INTL 3HSDZAPR...
Total Inspections

200

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

200

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (60 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Apr 20, 2026

IN • IN0904942198

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 8, 2024

MO • MO0000106318

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 22, 2023

WI • WI0000119413

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 18, 2022

KY • KY0072795252

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Nov 1, 2021

WI • WI0000115324

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 30, 2017

IN • IN0903074718

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 18, 2016

MO • MO0000065800

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 20, 2016

IN • IN0902790692

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 20, 2016

IA • IA1600926873

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 1, 2016

IN • IN0902681971

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 23, 2016

KY • KY0071750878

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 6, 2015

KS • KS2015E10691

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 24, 2015

OH • OH0156116351

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 14, 2014

IL • IL00M2448709

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Jan 2, 2014

NC • NC0103942157

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

5

Injury Crashes

28

Total Crashes

60

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

15

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 7
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 1

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

200
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

32
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

32

32 owned

Trailers

115

115 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

41

CDL Drivers: 40
Interstate: 36
Intrastate: 5
Driver Inspections

9

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 36
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 5

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Logs/Lumber Building Materials Machinery Grain/Feed US Mail Dry Bulk Beverages Paper Products Farm Supplies Construction

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE U. S. MAIL

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

32

Power Units

32

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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