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DIRECT CARTAGE CO INC

Dallas, TX

CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
See all 4 flags (2 high-priority, 2 caution) ↓
FMCSA status: Inactive  ·  DOT 338431 · MC 163707
Inactive Broker (Inactive) Satisfactory Active 20 yrs, 10 mo · first granted 1983
7
Power Units
7
Drivers
0
Inspections
—
Vehicle OOS
$1,000,000
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
No Active Authority
MC-163707 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
State And County Mutual Fire Ins Co
Safety
Satisfactory
No inspection records on file
Flags · 4
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
Inactive Carrier Status
FMCSA lists this carrier as inactive. Confirm current operating status before booking.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.

Broker Authority

Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC163707
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
20 yrs, 10 mo
Revocation Filings
6
Vetting notes
  • Not currently active with FMCSA
  • Insurance on file: $1,000,000
  • FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
  • No FMCSA roadside inspection records on file yet

Authority & Compliance

Authority, insurance and required filings

Operating Authority

MC163707
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Inactive

Insurance on File

STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy TOL000012
On File

Required Filings

Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
338431
MC Number
MC-163707
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
FMCSA Registration
December 30, 1988
Authority First Granted
January 13, 1983
Authority Reinstated
December 14, 2005
Annual Mileage
0 mi (0)

Contact Information

Address
4445 Alpha Rd Ste 104, Dallas, TX 75244-4507
Phone
2142475587

Cargo Types

General FreightIntermodal

Where This Carrier Operates

Registered location
No roadside inspections on record — the marker shows the carrier's registered location.

History & Filings

Authority, insurance and process-agent records

Authority History

DateStatusType
May 13, 2022REVOKEDContract Carrier
December 14, 2005REINSTATEDContract Carrier
January 31, 1997REVOKEDCommon Carrier
May 30, 1996REVOKEDProperty Broker
February 8, 1995DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon
January 11, 1995INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
January 5, 1993DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon
December 19, 1992INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
April 12, 1991GRANTEDCommon Carrier
January 9, 1990DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
December 19, 1994BI&PD Primary/ExcessOn file
April 5, 2022CONTRACTOn Record
November 8, 2005CONTRACTOn Record
December 5, 1995COMMONOn Record
April 23, 1996BROKEROn Record
CONTRACTOn Record

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