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DIRECT TRANSPORT LLC
Hartselle, AL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1047729 · MC 437575
No Safety Rating
Active 22 yrs · first granted 2002
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-437575 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Auto Owners Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
20.0% OOS · 7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 22 yrs since reinstatement on September 21, 2004; first granted September 13, 2002 (24 yrs, 1 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC437575
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 48-724851-00
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $0 · Policy 21 MS KK 6103
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1047729
MC Number
MC-437575
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 24, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 12, 2002
Authority First Granted
September 13, 2002
Authority Reinstated
September 21, 2004
Annual Mileage
202,946 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1700 Rice Road Sw, Hartselle, AL 35640
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kelly C Russell
Cargo Types
Logs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
20.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
43rd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2023
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MS2
TN2
AL1
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Flatbed
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS24877A899820 | 3 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFBCG7GDGS5294 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJF0DE17LU68345 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2480FA146404 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYTS2486YA177923 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXA7005FDGS0886 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZTZR6KL732412 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2026 | I039584127 | PULASKI TN | II | 2 | 2 | RUSSELL FOREST PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER LUFKIN |
1FUJHLDV4PLUB3427 1L01B452561159021 |
TN V5037HY AL 52AABT1 |
| 396.5-HL | OOSHubs - Leaking hub | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.118D-CDL | OOSDressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier. | Failure to Prevent Movement | ||||||||
| January 22, 2026 | 1836003868 | ATHENS AL | III | 1 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3ALXFBCG7GDGS5294 1UYFS24877A899820 |
AL 1223865 AL 52AABT0 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 23, 2025 | 1012012490 | ALCORN COUNTY, MS | III | — | — | RUSSELL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3ALXFBCG7GDGS5294 1UYFS24877A899820 |
AL 1223865 AL 52AABT0 |
| April 28, 2025 | 1032014329 | ALCORN COUNTY, MS | II | 1 | — | RUSSELL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HCDZTZR6KL732412 1UYTS2486YA177923 |
IN 3453769 AL 52AABRX |
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| February 6, 2025 | I030F10917 | GILES COUNTY SCALES, TN | I | 3 | — | 892-001 | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3ALXA7005FDGS0886 1UYFS24877A899820 |
UK 1214659 UK 52AABT0 |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| January 31, 2025 | I039581477 | SUMMERTOWN TN | II | 3 | 1 | RUSSELL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJF0DE17LU68345 1UYFS2480FA146404 |
AL 1189798 AL 52AABRU |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| November 16, 2023 | WGJP003701 | AL 133 RS, AL | II | 2 | — | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUYDZYB5VH660263 1UYFS24877A899820 |
AL 1189796 AL 52AABT0 |
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| RUSSELL | 3 | September 23, 2025 |
| RUSSELL FOREST PRODUCTS | 1 | October 1, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 22, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 10, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 13, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 2, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 13, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 31, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 12, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 31, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 10, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 31, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 9, 2011 | Cargo | On file |
| March 9, 2016 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 2, 2004 | COMMON | On Record |
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