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DIRECT LINES INC
Teutopolis, IL
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Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated after an inactivation effective June 9, 2026; FMCSA has not published the reinstatement date. Continuous authority: 5 months at most. First granted September 9, 1981 (45 yrs, 2 mo ago).
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 214334 · MC 154986
Satisfactory
Active 5 months · first granted 1981
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-154986 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Flagship City Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
1.1% OOS · 169 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated after an inactivation effective June 9, 2026; FMCSA has not published the reinstatement date. Continuous authority: 5 months at most. First granted September 9, 1981 (45 yrs, 2 mo ago).
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 5 months, reinstated after an inactivation effective June 9, 2026; first granted September 9, 1981 (45 yrs, 2 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 4.2% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 169 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC154986
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Flagship City Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy Q80 0025428
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
214334
MC Number
MC-154986
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 3, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 16, 1982
Authority First Granted
September 9, 1981
Authority Reinstated
After June 9, 2026
Annual Mileage
3,073,024 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
16472 State Route 33 East, Teutopolis, IL 62467
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Steven P Wendling
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
169
Driver Inspections
135
Vehicle Inspections
43
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving9
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate4.2% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
1.1% of 94 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
4th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
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
4 of 27 inspections
Unsafe Driving
7 of 102 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 102 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 102 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 102 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 11, 2026 | IN | — | — | Yes | Severe Crosswinds · Daylight · Wet |
| April 20, 2026 | IN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL113
IN14
KY5
TN5
MO4
WI3
and 5 more states
Fleet & Equipment (109)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~34
of 64 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~75
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
71
Tractor
34
Dump
1
Flatbed
1
Tank
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X6RJ319753 | 22 | 1 |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR1RN200558 | 10 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXPN291942 | 8 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X1JJ211254 | 7 | — |
| 2021 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR0MN597611 | 7 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR3RN884366 | 7 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4PN327432 | 7 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3PJ258844 | 6 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2RN169546 | 6 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4RN525754 | 6 | — |
Show all 109 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532J3105204 | 5 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536N3470426 | 5 | 1 |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539J3105202 | 5 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530EP895312 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49XXPJ233701 | 4 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR0LN410527 | 4 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR1PN291943 | 4 | — |
| 2021 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR3MN179432 | 4 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR9SN618789 | 4 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXKN528003 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5NL290063 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530L3917605 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530N3470423 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531J3105212 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533GP702816 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533K3696404 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533N3603420 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534N3470425 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537HP835323 | 3 | — |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR9GN289199 | 3 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2RN228370 | 3 | — |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR5NN683661 | 3 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6PN327433 | 3 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25307P072608 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530DP534502 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25317P025815 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531FP450319 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531K3696403 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532P3923640 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25337P174209 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534BG079022 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534CP229907 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535BP010520 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535GP702817 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536P3923642 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25377P072606 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537K3696406 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538BG079024 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538FP450317 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538J3105207 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538N3470427 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538P3923643 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XBG079025 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XP3923644 | 2 | — |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR2GN289528 | 2 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR5RN193436 | 2 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8RN884363 | 2 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8SN338961 | 2 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXKN084332 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9CL618016 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Trailstar TrailStar Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 39 ft | 1T9FC39BX71066383 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2488CA261201 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530BG079020 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530CP229905 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25317P174208 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531CP244705 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25327P072609 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532BG079021 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532CP229906 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532EP895313 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532N3470424 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533CP244706 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533DP481746 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533L3917601 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25347P174204 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534BG079019 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534CP244701 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534L3917610 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25357P072605 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535CP244707 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535CP290604 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536CP229908 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536CP244702 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536EP895315 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536FP450316 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536L3917608 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537CP244708 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537L3917603 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25387P072601 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25388P405302 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538BP010530 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538EP895316 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538K3696401 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25397P072607 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539DP534501 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539HP835324 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539K3696407 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539K3696410 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X4LJ422967 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X4PD851398 | 1 | — |
| Intl | — | 2MN01JAH731000494 | 1 | — |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR2GN289190 | 1 | — |
| 2017 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR3HN577768 | 1 | — |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR4GN289191 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR1KN521795 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR7SN796393 | 1 | — |
| 2026 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8TN473147 | 1 | — |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXNN683655 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Lbt Inc LBT INC TRAILER | Tank · 43 ft | 4J8T04329KT002601 | 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 (169)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2026 | 5007890069 | I-57 SB, IL | III | — | — | MIRAI CASTING AMERICA INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPBD49X5PD829250 1JJV532D9CL618016 |
IL P1092820 IL 690568ST |
| September 28, 2026 | W044001497 | WILLOW SPRINGS MO | II | — | — | HYDRO GEAR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH VANS |
3HSDZAPR2RN169546 1JJV532D5NL290063 |
IL P1092802 IL 760855ST |
| September 16, 2026 | 4292860133 | I-64, IL | III | — | — | STEVENS IND | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPR8SN338961 1UYVS2530L3917605 |
IL P1280105 IL 683139ST |
| August 27, 2026 | 4291060075 | I-72, IL | III | — | — | HG KELLER MATTOON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPRXPN291942 1UYVS2533N3603420 |
IL P1092803 IL 842393ST |
| July 6, 2026 | 5011000024 | I 57 SC 18, IL | III | — | — | HYDRO GEAR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH LBT INC |
1XKYD49X6RJ319753 4J8T04329KT002601 |
IL P1287385 IL 865331ST |
| July 6, 2026 | 9652001024 | INDIANAPOLIS IN | III | 1 | — | MARION PISTON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49XXPJ233701 1UYVS2534BG079019 |
IL P1092807 IL 665392ST |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| July 1, 2026 | 5000860109 | I-57, IL | III | — | — | DIRECT LINES INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPRXPN291942 1UYVS2537L3917603 |
IL P1092803 IL 683137ST |
| June 11, 2026 | 5009950090 | I-24, IL | III | 1 | — | HYDRO-GEAR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X6RJ319753 1UYVS2531J3105212 |
IL P1287385 IL 954858ST |
| 395.20B | The ELDs display screen cannot be viewed outside of the commercial motor vehicle. | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| June 2, 2026 | 4293230049 | IL ROUTE 110, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X3PJ258844 1UYVS2530BG079020 |
IL P1092805 IL 954895ST |
| May 26, 2026 | 5008820021 | I-57, IL | III | — | — | HYDROGEAR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49XXPJ233701 1UYVS2539DP534501 |
IL P1092807 IL 568383ST |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HYDRO-GEAR | 34 | September 28, 2026 |
| KELLER OF MATTOON | 9 | May 13, 2026 |
| BECKS | 8 | January 14, 2026 |
| EMAC | 4 | February 3, 2026 |
| AMERICAN FOAM CAST INC. | 4 | March 20, 2025 |
| STEVENS INDUSTRIES | 3 | December 2, 2025 |
| STEVENS IND | 2 | September 16, 2026 |
| SPARTAN LIGHT METAL | 2 | February 25, 2026 |
| SPARTAN LIGHT METAL PRODUCTS | 2 | January 16, 2026 |
| BRIGGS AND STRATTON | 2 | June 16, 2025 |
| HYDRO GEAR WSI | 2 | June 9, 2025 |
| KELLER | 2 | March 6, 2025 |
29 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | Inactive Administrative status adjustment | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| December 22, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 5, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 4, 2013 | REVOKED | Property Broker |
| February 26, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 17, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 23, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 22, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 25, 1997 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Broker |
| June 4, 1997 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 1, 2013 | BROKER | On Record |
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