Freight Carrier · Teutopolis, IL

DIRECT LINES INC

16472 STATE ROUTE 33 EAST · Teutopolis, IL 62467

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #154986
  • USDOT #214334 USDOT Active
  • 32
    Power Units
  • 41
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

DIRECT LINES INC is a Teutopolis, IL freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Illinois. This company has 32 truck(s) in their fleet and 41 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-154986 and their USDOT number is 214334.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/14/2025 · last updated May 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 10/14/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 3,073,024 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • U.S. Mail
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • U.S. Mail
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 11 states over the past 24 months: IL (86), IN (12), KY (5), MO (5), TN (4), WI (3), NY (2), OH (2), MS (1), AL (1), KS (1). Home base: Teutopolis, Illinois.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated 1 min ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.88 6 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.04 3 Vehicle Maintenance 0.72 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 122
    Total
  • 110
    Clean
  • 12
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 12 unique codes

Critical 2

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×1 SW 8

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3

Hours of Service 3

  • 395.20BThe ELDs display screen cannot be viewed outside of the commercial motor vehicle. SW 5
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 3

  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20Coupling - 20% or less of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective SW 3
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
DIRECT LINES INC
16472 STATE ROUTE 33 EAST
TEUTOPOLIS, IL 62467
Mailing Address
DIRECT LINES INC
P O BOX 763
EFFINGHAM, IL 62401

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