According to FMCSA records, Direct Motor Lines INC (DOT# 2795768) in Elk Grove Village, Illinois has 422 inspections on record with 391 violations and a 9.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 6 crashes. Safety grade: C. Inactive common authority.
422Inspections
9.7%Vehicle OOS Rate
6Crashes
2Power Units
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Vehicle OOS Rate9.7%
Carrier: 9.7% (41 of 422)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate6.4%
Carrier: 6.4% (27 of 422)National: 6.4%
61%OOS rate better than 61% of carriers in Illinois
Violation Categories · 391 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
391total violations across 422 inspections
71violations resulted in out-of-service orders (18%)
Vehicle Maintenance
146
Unsafe Driving
129
Hours of Service
105
Driver Fitness
8
Other
3
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
MC/MX NumberMC933194
Common AuthorityN
Contract AuthorityActive
Broker AuthorityN
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceNot On File
Surety BondNot On File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD/Primary
Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company
$1,000
02/06/2025
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.
Power Units2
Drivers2
Fleet SizeSmall Fleet
Operation TypeInterstate
HazmatYes
Operating Since09/01/2015
MCS-150 Filed20251229 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150)150,500
Address2258 Landmeier Rd Est E, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007