Freight Carrier · Merced, CA

DIRECT CONNECTION INC

5970 HILLCREST RD · Merced, CA 95340

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #949287
  • USDOT #2836750 USDOT Active
  • 20
    Power Units
  • 20
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

DIRECT CONNECTION INC is a Merced, CA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 20 truck(s) in their fleet and 20 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-949287 and their USDOT number is 2836750.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/05/2025 · last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 08/05/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,880,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Household Goods
  • Fresh Produce
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Paper Products
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 9 states over the past 24 months: CA (12), NM (7), AR (5), AL (4), MS (4), LA (3), TX (2), TN (2), AZ (1). Home base: Merced, California.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.21 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.61 7 Vehicle Maintenance 1.18 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 40
    Total
  • 27
    Clean
  • 13
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 18 unique codes

Critical 2

  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:2× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPCDOOSHOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain1× OOS×1 SW 7

Hours of Service 5

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 6

  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
DIRECT CONNECTION INC
5970 HILLCREST RD
MERCED, CA 95340
Mailing Address
DIRECT CONNECTION INC
731 E YOSEMITE AVE STE B #319
MERCED, CA 95340-8409

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