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Freight Carrier · Elk Grove Village, IL

DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC

Name: DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC
Address: 2258 LANDMEIER RD EST E, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL, 60007, US
Telephone: (773) 988-2206

2258 LANDMEIER RD EST E · Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #933194
USDOT #2795768 USDOT Active

2
Power Units
2
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC is a Elk Grove Village, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 2 truck(s) in their fleet and 2 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-933194 and their USDOT number is 2795768.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/29/2025 · last updated Jun 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 12/29/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 150,500 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Motor Vehicles

Safety Record

CONDITIONAL 11 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 16.7% 23.4% Driver 6% 6.7% Hazmat 0% 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
3
Tow
3
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.79 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.48 8 Vehicle Maintenance 3.44 14 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.36 3

Inspection Summary

66
Total
39
Clean
27
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 35 unique codes

Critical 10

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a valid CDL: Violation of air brake restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.128B-CLWVLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.71(h)Towbar requirement violations1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.106(d)Insufficient aggregate working load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2

Hours of Service 6

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number2× SW 1
395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number2× SW 1
395.34CHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to follow the Motor Carrier's and ELD provider's recommendations in resolving the data inconsistency displayed on the ELD.1× SW 1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 3

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× SW 5
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 16

393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
393.71(g)Prohibited towing connection / device1× SW 3
393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment2× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
392.9B2-DFICDDriver - Failing to inspect the cargo and devices used to secure the cargo within the first 50 miles after beginning a trip1× SW 1
393.67(c)(7)Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC
2258 LANDMEIER RD EST E
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

Location on Map

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DIRECT MOTOR LINES INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 35 unique codes

Critical 10

Hours of Service 6

Unsafe Driving 3

Vehicle Maintenance 16

Locations

Location on Map

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