HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/4200881-direct-business-holdings-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 04:23 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
DIRECT BUSINESS HOLDINGS INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 3 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated May 31, 2026. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average54.7% vs Indiana average 23.1%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (708) 348-8955, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1620636.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
64 of 117 · Indiana avg 23.1%
36 of 234 · Indiana avg 5.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2026 | IA | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Apr 17, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Apr 3, 2026 | WV | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 2, 2026 | TX | 2 | 5 | No |
| Apr 1, 2026 | MA | 2 | 8 | Yes |
| Mar 31, 2026 | VA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 31, 2026 | IA | 1 | 8 | Yes |
| Mar 30, 2026 | GA | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| Mar 28, 2026 | LA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Mar 26, 2026 | LA | 3 | 0 | 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 Indiana average covers 61,543 vehicle and 111,154 driver inspections of all Indiana-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
430 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 149 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 795 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 | Indiana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 286 | 106 | 66.5% | 58.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 82 | 31 | 19.1% | 18.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 50 | 0 | 11.6% | 19.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 7 | 7 | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 4 | 4 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 25 | 25 |
| 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 | 18 | 18 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 17 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 15 | 15 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 14 | 3 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 14 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3922SLLMF | 12 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 8 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 7 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 7 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Indiana column is the mix across all Indiana-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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | Bulldkin Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Greenville (Township Of), OH | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Beaumont, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Mosheim, TN | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Not Reported, KS | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Fayetteville, NC | 0 | 2 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Worth Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Non-City Or Unincorporate, MO | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 16, 2025 | New Haven, IN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 4200881 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1620636 |
| Legal name | DIRECT BUSINESS HOLDINGS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 76 |
| Drivers | 71 |
| Annual mileage | 50,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (May 31, 2026) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 27, 2024 · 2 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 30, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General Freight
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 BUSINESS HOLDINGS INC
What does DIRECT BUSINESS HOLDINGS INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for DIRECT BUSINESS HOLDINGS INC (MC1620636), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about DIRECT BUSINESS HOLDINGS INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data.
What should I verify before booking DIRECT BUSINESS HOLDINGS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 4200881. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (708) 348-8955, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1620636, 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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