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Freight Carrier · Denver, CO

DIRECT FREIGHT LLC

Name: DIRECT FREIGHT LLC
Address: 8278 LORETTA DR, DENVER, CO, 80221-3737, US
Telephone: (720) 579-4546

8278 LORETTA DR · Denver, CO 80221-3737

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1480400
USDOT #3922475 USDOT Active

2
Power Units
1
Driver
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

DIRECT FREIGHT LLC is a Denver, CO freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Colorado. This company has 2 truck(s) in their fleet and 1 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1480400 and their USDOT number is 3922475.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/29/2025 · last updated Jun 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 10/29/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 100,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: TN (3), KS (2), CO (2), IA (1), MO (1), TX (1), SD (1), NC (1). Home base: Denver, Colorado.

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated Jul 19, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 10.99 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.12 4 Vehicle Maintenance 9.83 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0.83 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 3.7 4

Inspection Summary

12
Total
3
Clean
9
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 25 unique codes

Critical 10

390.3E-DACDriver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.11B5-DNLDriver does not have a valid operator's license for the CMV being operated1× OOS×1 SW 8
395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle3× OOS×3 SW 4
393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly2× OOS×2 SW 4
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 4

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× 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
395.15I9Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 5

Vehicle Maintenance 10

393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

DIRECT FREIGHT LLC
8278 LORETTA DR
DENVER, CO 80221-3737

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

Location on Map

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Related Companies

Company	Status	Power Units	Drivers	MC#	USDOT#
DIRECT FREIGHT LLC Wyoming, MI	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	7	7	965497	2876819
DIRECT FREIGHT LLC Ramsey, NJ	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	6	10	939937	2819161
DIRECT FREIGHT LLC Goshen, NY	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	1	1	126151	3180833
DIRECT FREIGHT LLC Tornillo, TX	USDOT Active Not Authorized	3	2	1206864	3576972
DIRECT FREIGHT LLC Belton, TX	USDOT Active Not Authorized	1	1	1343484	3590399
DIRECT FREIGHT LLC New Britain, CT	USDOT Active Not Authorized	0	0	1352364	3779409
DIRECT FREIGHT LLC Plainfield, IL	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	1	1	1682932	4315671

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DIRECT FREIGHT LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 25 unique codes

Critical 10

Hours of Service 4

Unsafe Driving 1

Vehicle Maintenance 10

Locations

Location on Map

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