Direct Lines Inc

USDOT activeAuthority activeCarrier & Broker · Interstate

USDOT214334
MC154986
LocationTeutopolis, IL
Phone(217) 857-6444
Fleet64 power units · 108 drivers

Direct Lines Inc (USDOT 214334, MC-154986) is an interstate motor carrier based in Teutopolis, Illinois with 64 power units and 108 drivers reported to FMCSA. Its USDOT number and operating authority are active. FMCSA records list 96 roadside inspections in the last 24 months.

Verification snapshot · FMCSA data as of Nov 10, 2026

Operating authorityActive · MC-154986Motor Carrier of Property Liability insurance$750,000 on fileRequired: $0 Safety ratingSatisfactoryRated Mar 14, 2000 Out-of-service ordersNone on fileFMCSA out-of-service orders file Registration (MCS-150)Updated Nov 3, 2026This month Process agent (BOC-3)On fileTruck Process Agents of America, Inc.

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Operating authority

Status from the FMCSA Company Census File, November 10, 2026

Docket	Authority type	Status
MC-154986	Broker of Property (except Household Goods)Motor Carrier of Property (except Household Goods)	Active

First granted on September 9, 1981 · see full authority history.

Insurance

FMCSA licensing system (Motus), November 10, 2026

Liability (BIPD) required$0
Liability (BIPD) on file$750,000
Cargo insurance required / on fileNo / No
Bond required / on fileYes / No

Filings on file

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
Liability (BIPD) BMC-91X	Flagship City Insurance Company	$750,000	Jan 1, 2026

Insurance history: 17 past filings

Type	Insurer	Effective	Ended	Reason
Liability (BIPD)	Erie Insurance Exchange	Jan 1, 2022	Jan 1, 2026	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Midwest Family Mutual Insurance Company	Jan 1, 2018	Jan 1, 2022	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	General Casualty Company of Wisconsin	Jan 1, 2011	Jan 27, 2011	Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)	Regent Insurance Company	Jan 1, 2011	Jan 1, 2018	Cancel
Cargo	Sparta Insurance Company	Jan 1, 2011	Mar 19, 2016	Revoked
Liability (BIPD)	Truck Insurance Exchange	Jan 1, 2009	Jan 1, 2009	Replaced
Cargo	Hanover Insurance Co.	Jan 1, 2009	Jan 1, 2011	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Continental Western Insurance Co.	Jan 1, 2007	Jan 16, 2009	Term / cancl
Cargo	Continental Western Insurance Co.	Jan 1, 2007	Jan 1, 2009	Replaced
Broker surety bond	Rli Insurance Company	May 4, 1997	May 5, 2014	Cancel
Cargo	Continental Western Insurance Co.	Jan 1, 1997	Jan 1, 2007	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Continental Western Insurance Co.	Jan 1, 1997	Jan 1, 2007	Cancel
Broker surety bond	United Pacific Insurance Co	Apr 9, 1996	May 7, 1997	Cancel
Cargo	United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.	Feb 18, 1995	Jan 1, 1997	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Illinois National Insurance Co.	Feb 18, 1993	Feb 18, 1993	Replaced
Cargo	Onebeacon America Insurance Company	Feb 18, 1990	Feb 18, 1995	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	The Cincinnati Insurance Co.	Feb 8, 1990	Jan 1, 2009	Replaced

Process agent (BOC-3)

Truck Process Agents of America, Inc., Fargo, ND

Inspections and crashes

Last 24 months · FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File and Crash File

96
Inspections: 0.0%
Driver out-of-service: 4.0%
Vehicle out-of-service: 2
Crashes

Inspected most often in: Illinois (62), Indiana (12), Kentucky (5), Missouri (5), Tennessee (3).

Most recent inspection on file: September 29, 2026.

FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (rated March 14, 2000)

Inspection and crash counts come from FMCSA records and are shown as reported. They are not a safety rating. A crash record does not mean the carrier was at fault. FMCSA has not rated a carrier unless a safety rating is listed. For FMCSA’s own data and its explanation, see the FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot.

Out-of-service rates are calculated by CheckTrucking from inspection records (driver: levels I, II, III, VI; vehicle: levels I, II, V, VI). They are not FMCSA scores.

Authority history

FMCSA licensing records (Motus and legacy L&I) · migration-only status adjustments are not shown

December 5, 2017Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on December 22, 2017
December 4, 2013Involuntary revocation — Broker authority
February 17, 2009Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on February 26, 2009
December 22, 2008Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on December 23, 2008
June 4, 1997Involuntary revocation — Broker authorityDiscontinued revocation on June 25, 1997
June 4, 1997Granted — Broker of Property (except Household Goods)
April 23, 1996Granted — Property BrokerRevoked on December 4, 2013
February 16, 1989Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on March 10, 1989

Show 4 earlier events

April 30, 1987Granted — Contract carrier authority
August 15, 1985Granted — Common carrier authority
May 19, 1982Granted — Common carrier authority
September 9, 1981Granted — Common carrier authority

Fleet and operations

From the company’s own registration (Form MCS-150), updated November 3, 2026

Power units: 64
Trucks: 32
Tractors owned: 32
Trailers owned: 115
Drivers: 108
CDL drivers: 38
Interstate drivers: 72
Intrastate drivers: 36
Miles traveled: 3,073,024 (2024)
Classification: Authorized for hire
Hazardous materials: No
USDOT registered: June 16, 1982
Address: 16472 State Route 33 East, Teutopolis, IL 62467
Phone (registered with FMCSA): (217) 857-6444

Cargo carried

General freight
Metal: sheets, coils, rolls
Logs, poles, beams, lumber
Building materials
Machinery, large objects
Grain, feed, hay
U.S. Mail
Commodities dry bulk
Beverages
Paper products
Agricultural / farm supplies
Construction

Key facts

USDOT number 214334 was registered on June 16, 1982.
Operating authority MC-154986 was first granted on September 9, 1981.
The company last updated its FMCSA registration (Form MCS-150) on November 3, 2026.
It reported 3,073,024 vehicle miles traveled in 2024.
One insurance filing is on file, including Liability (BIPD) coverage with Flagship City Insurance Company.
It had 96 roadside inspections in the last 24 months; 82 inspections recorded no violations.
FMCSA records list 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
Its most recent FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory, issued on March 14, 2000.
Its process agent filing (BOC-3) is with Truck Process Agents of America, Inc..

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