DIRECT LINES INC
32-unit dry-bulk carrier based in Teutopolis, IL. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 214334
- MC
- MC154986
- Based
- Teutopolis, IL
- Contact
- 2178576444 · spw@directlinesinc.com
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, grain, feed, hay, u.s. mail, dry bulk commodities, beverages, paper products, farm supplies, and construction materials, DIRECT LINES INC operates as a mid-sized-fleet dry-bulk carrier from Teutopolis, IL. 32 power units, 41 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC154986 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Mar 14, 2000).
Fleet composition on file: 32 owned tractors, 115 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 1,628 motor carriers operating 32 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 19 | 16.12 | 117.9% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 9 | 6.75 | 133.4% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 1.63 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 40.10 | 22.4% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.60 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 32-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Hours-of-Service.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 214334: 194 inspections across 15 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 30, 2026 in IL.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 20 |
| Hours-of-Service | 7 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 |
| Total violations | 33 (2 out-of-service) |
What this carrier likely fits
This is a dry-bulk carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (115 trailers against 32 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 1,628 peer carriers operating 32 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 134 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 33 violations.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet dry-bulk carrier running over-the-road lanes with 32 power units on file.
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