According to FMCSA records, Direct Business Holdings INC (DOT# 4200881) in Merrillville, Indiana has 217 inspections on record with 737 violations and a 49.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 8 crashes. Safety grade: F (poor safety record). Active common authority.
217Inspections
49.8%Vehicle OOS Rate
8Crashes
4Power 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 Rate49.8%
Carrier: 49.8% (108 of 217)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate18.0%
Carrier: 18.0% (39 of 217)National: 6.4%
12%OOS rate better than 12% of carriers in Indiana
Violation Categories · 737 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.
737total violations across 217 inspections
151violations resulted in out-of-service orders (20%)
Vehicle Maintenance
297
Unsafe Driving
261
Hours of Service
135
Driver Fitness
8
Hazardous Materials
1
Other
35
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 NumberMC1620636
Common AuthorityActive
Contract AuthorityN
Broker AuthorityN
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceNot On File
Surety BondNot On File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD/Primary
Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, INC
$750
01/02/2026
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 Units4
Drivers4
Fleet SizeSmall Fleet
Operation TypeInterstate
HazmatNo
Operating Since02/27/2024
MCS-150 Filed20251230 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150)50,000
Address8398 Mississippi Street, Merrillville, IN 46410