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DIRECT CONNECTION INC

5970 HILLCREST RD · Merced, CA 95340

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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 Jun 25, 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
  • Building Materials
  • Fresh Produce
  • Meat
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 9 inspections (past 24 months) California — 9 inspections (past 24 months) California — 9 inspections (past 24 months) California — 9 inspections (past 24 months) California — 9 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: CA (9), NM (6), AR (5), AL (3), MS (2), TN (2), LA (1), TX (1). Home base: Merced, California.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.51 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.98 4 Vehicle Maintenance 1.31 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 29
    Total
  • 21
    Clean
  • 8
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 13 unique codes

Critical 1

  • 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

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 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-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 3

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× SW 7
  • 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

Vehicle Maintenance 5

  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 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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