HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2546516-direct-trucking-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 18:10 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
DIRECT TRUCKING LLC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average44.0% vs North Carolina average 21.9%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (704) 763-9678, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC886523.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC886523 | Primary | Spinnaker Insurance Company Policy SHD-84229299 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 28, 2024 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
11 of 25 · North Carolina avg 21.9%
1 of 62 · North Carolina avg 5.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 4, 2026 | KY | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 22, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 1, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 16, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 3, 2026 | SC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 2, 2026 | VA | 3 | 2 | No |
| May 12, 2026 | KY | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 8, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 25, 2026 | SC | 3 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The North Carolina average covers 60,599 vehicle and 118,016 driver inspections of all North Carolina-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
42 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 14 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 49 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | North Carolina share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 13 | 66.7% | 63.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | 23.8% | 13.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 | 7.1% | 15.9% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 2.4% | 6.3% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 3 | 3 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 3 | 0 |
| Inoperative Brake Lamps Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939BRKLAMP | 2 | 1 |
| Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. General Driver Qualification · Driver Fitness · code 39111B2Q | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39351 | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39351CBAPG | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BNMH | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1CH | 1 | 1 |
| Frame - Cracked siderail bottom flange at least 1 inch long Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393201AFRBFC | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the North Carolina column is the mix across all North Carolina-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | Washington Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Great Falls, SC | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Greenville, SC | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2546516 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC886523 |
| Legal name | DIRECT TRUCKING LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 27 |
| Drivers | 25 |
| Annual mileage | 3,744,247 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 1, 2014 · 12 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 15, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceConstruction
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about DIRECT TRUCKING LLC
What does DIRECT TRUCKING LLC's operating authority allow?
MC886523: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about DIRECT TRUCKING LLC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking DIRECT TRUCKING LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2546516. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (704) 763-9678, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC886523, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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