DIRECT LINES INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
214334
MC Number
154986
Fleet Size
32
Total Drivers
41
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 9, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
DIRECT LINES INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in TEUTOPOLIS, Illinois, operating 32 power units with 41 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 1 crash on file. FMCSA records show 119 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Illinois is 9.7% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.3% across 51,775 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire, US Mail
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
119
Total
78%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
FLAGSHIP CITY INSURANCE — eff. Jan 1, 2026
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
1
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is DIRECT LINES INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for DIRECT LINES INC (USDOT #214334) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is DIRECT LINES INC's safety record?
DIRECT LINES INC has 119 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 1 matching crash. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does DIRECT LINES INC operate?
DIRECT LINES INC operates 32 power units with 41 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does DIRECT LINES INC transport hazardous materials?
No. DIRECT LINES INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is DIRECT LINES INC located?
DIRECT LINES INC is based in TEUTOPOLIS, Illinois at 16472 STATE ROUTE 33 EAST, 62467. Phone: (217) 857-6444.
What are DIRECT LINES INC's out-of-service rates?
DIRECT LINES INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 3.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.