DIRECT CONNECTION INC
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Common Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 0% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 25.0% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 20
Trailers: 40 (40 owned)
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Company Details
Physical Address
5970 HILLCREST RD, MERCED, CA, 95340
Phone Number
(209) 877-3011
Mailing Address
731 E YOSEMITE AVE STE B #319, MERCED, CA, 95340-8409
Cell Phone
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Email Address
Fax Number
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Business Organization
CORPORATION
Operational Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | BIPD/Primary | TSAMCA-0000570 | $750,000 | MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSUR… | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2022-02-05 | BIPD/Primary | CA04345831 | $750,000 | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COM… | 2026-02-05 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2021-02-05 | BIPD/Primary | BA2606882 | $750,000 | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 2022-02-05 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2017-02-05 | BIPD/Primary | CA 5878502 | $750,000 | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COM… | 2021-02-05 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2016-02-06 | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS060560-01 | $750,000 | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS… | 2017-02-05 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Not Rated
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
National avg: 20.72%
Below average
37 inspections · 0 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
25.0%
National avg: 5.51%
Above average
8 inspections · 2 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
-
No hazmat inspections
FMCSA Inspection Records (37 total)
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | NFDX002423 | 2 | CA | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHHDR... |
| Jul 6, 2026 | MC00310494 | 3 | MS | 1 | 1 | FRHT 3AKJHHDR... |
| Jul 5, 2026 | Z030000231 | 3 | MS | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHHDR... |
| Jul 2, 2026 | LARHS01219 | 3 | LA | 2 | 0 | FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR... |
| Jun 27, 2026 | 7540002498 | 2 | AZ | 2 | 0 | FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR... |
| May 22, 2026 | 2113002563 | 1 | AL | 1 | 0 | FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR... |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 2439Q2WGLT | 2 | NM | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHHDR... |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 2439Q2WGLT | 2 | NM | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHHDR... |
| Apr 9, 2026 | NC3Q002699 | 5 | CA | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHHDR... |
| Apr 9, 2026 | NC3Q002698 | 5 | CA | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHHDR... |
| Apr 2, 2026 | NEAB001968 | 1 | CA | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHHDR... |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 3017012602 | 3 | MS | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHHDR... |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 3017012602 | 3 | MS | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHHDR... |
| Mar 27, 2026 | UECR000392 | 2 | CA | 4 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHHDR... |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 5018014188 | 1 | MS | 1 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHHDR... |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 5930001457 | 2 | AR | 0 | 0 | FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR... |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 8360000400 | 3 | AR | 0 | 0 | FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR... |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 9595Q24FL3 | 2 | NM | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHHDR... |
| Feb 5, 2026 | LAPKS01556 | 3 | LA | 3 | 0 | FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR... |
| Feb 3, 2026 | 9595Q0YCJP | 2 | NM | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHHDR... |
Jul 15, 2026
NFDX002423
Jul 6, 2026
MC00310494
Jul 5, 2026
Z030000231
Jul 2, 2026
LARHS01219
Jun 27, 2026
7540002498
May 22, 2026
2113002563
Apr 14, 2026
2439Q2WGLT
Apr 14, 2026
2439Q2WGLT
Apr 9, 2026
NC3Q002699
Apr 9, 2026
NC3Q002698
Apr 2, 2026
NEAB001968
Mar 30, 2026
3017012602
Mar 30, 2026
3017012602
Mar 27, 2026
UECR000392
Mar 24, 2026
5018014188
Mar 19, 2026
5930001457
Mar 19, 2026
8360000400
Mar 17, 2026
9595Q24FL3
Feb 5, 2026
LAPKS01556
Feb 3, 2026
9595Q0YCJP
Jan 20, 2026
I033F60093
Jan 18, 2026
7900001661
Jan 2, 2026
UHI7000774
Dec 21, 2025
7900001596
Dec 18, 2025
NCEB009067
Dec 13, 2025
5012P9NDSR
Dec 10, 2025
V252142068
Nov 24, 2025
7610001215
Nov 23, 2025
8937P93FFP
Nov 18, 2025
2310P8YJQC
Nov 16, 2025
1511004735
Oct 23, 2025
NCXE003333
Oct 23, 2025
UE2I009388
Oct 8, 2025
I034AB2345
Aug 26, 2025
6335P6MN1C
Aug 25, 2025
NCU6005036
Mar 17, 2025
APNP003321
Total Inspections
37
Across all inspection types
Vehicle Inspections
37
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records
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.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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No accident records found in the available data source
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
13
Total BASIC Violations
Data from FMCSA SMS
| BASIC Category | Violations | Out of Service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | OK |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 1 | OK |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | OK |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
Unsafe Driving
OKHours-of-Service Compliance
OKVehicle Maintenance
OKControlled Substances/Alcohol
OKDriver Fitness
OKHazardous Materials Compliance
OKBASIC Categories
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 37 | Within Range |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 20 | Small Fleet |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 20 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Trailers | 40 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
20
20 owned
Trailers
40
40 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
20
Driver Inspections
8
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
20
Power Units
20
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
Ratings & Reviews
Community ratings from brokers and shippers
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