DIRECT BUSINESS HOLDINGS INC

AUTHORIZED
8398 MISSISSIPPI STREET, MERRILLVILLE, IN, 46410|(708) 348-8955

USDOT

4200881

MC Number

1620636

Fleet Size

76

Total Drivers

71

FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: September 6, 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 BUSINESS HOLDINGS INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, operating 76 power units with 71 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 15.8% runs above the national average of 6.7%. They have 10 crashes on file (3 with injuries). FMCSA records show 234 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl 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.

Driver OOS rate15.8%
National average6.7%
Vehicle OOS rate54.7%
National average23.4%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Indiana is 12.5% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.8% across 46,436 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

234

Total

67%

Driver %

Driver Inspections234
Vehicle Inspections117
Driver OOS Rate15.8%
Vehicle OOS Rate54.7%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC — eff. Jan 2, 2026

$750,000CANCELLED

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

10

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes3
Tow Crashes10

Frequently asked questions

Is DIRECT BUSINESS HOLDINGS INC authorized to operate?

CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for DIRECT BUSINESS HOLDINGS INC (USDOT #4200881) 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 BUSINESS HOLDINGS INC's safety record?

DIRECT BUSINESS HOLDINGS INC has 234 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 10 matching crashes. 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 BUSINESS HOLDINGS INC operate?

DIRECT BUSINESS HOLDINGS INC operates 76 power units with 71 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.

Does DIRECT BUSINESS HOLDINGS INC transport hazardous materials?

No. DIRECT BUSINESS HOLDINGS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is DIRECT BUSINESS HOLDINGS INC located?

DIRECT BUSINESS HOLDINGS INC is based in MERRILLVILLE, Indiana at 8398 MISSISSIPPI STREET, 46410. Phone: (708) 348-8955.

What are DIRECT BUSINESS HOLDINGS INC's out-of-service rates?

DIRECT BUSINESS HOLDINGS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 15.8%, 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 54.7%, 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.