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DIRECT SERVICES INC
DBA: Direct Services Inc-va
Springfield, VA
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.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 45636 · MC 141878
Active
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 18 yrs, 3 mo · first granted 1978
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-141878 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Union Fire Ins. Co. Of Pitsbgh. Pa
Safety
Satisfactory
6.3% OOS · 66 inspections on record
Flags · 3
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.
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
MC141878
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
18 yrs, 3 mo
Revocation Filings
3
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Insurance on file: $2,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 11.1% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 66 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC141878
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
Insurance on File
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BI&PD · $2,000,000 · Policy 3767859
LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy 8750274
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$2,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
45636
MC Number
MC-141878
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 26, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
May 18, 1978
Authority Reinstated
July 24, 2008
Annual Mileage
1,417,983 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
7425 Boston Blvd, Springfield, VA 22153-3122
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Robert Fernandez
Officer 2
Andrew Wildman
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceIntermodalPassengersLivestockRefrigerated FoodChemicalsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
66
Driver Inspections
41
Vehicle Inspections
40
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance19
Unsafe Driving8
Hours of Service21
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate11.1% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
6.3% of 32 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
15th 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 20 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 35 inspections
Hours of Service
6 of 35 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 35 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 35 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NC8
NY8
NM6
IN5
CA4
MD4
and 11 more states
Fleet & Equipment (27)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~22
of 110 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
14
Tractor
6
Dry Van
3
Semi-trailer
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALAHTDV0SDVN6246 | 8 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWCY7GDHT7611 | 7 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFE1PHNW7593 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALAGBDVXLDKY6666 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFE9LHKY6751 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0629BB701420 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Mack MD | Truck · Class 6 | 1M2MDBAA7NS004837 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKHHM6X8GM110765 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6SSVN4937 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC6LDLT1617 | 2 | — |
Show all 27 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALAGBDV1LDLD8519 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3ALJGBDV9JSJX7530 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMCL1EG269580 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0620BB701421 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS248XJ6174010 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4SSVN4936 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8SSVN4938 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXSSWA9093 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV2JSKC8546 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC4SDWH0287 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Not Applicable · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC6SDWH0288 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC8LDLT1618 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFE0LDLT1619 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFE7SDWH0291 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALAGBDV1LDKY6667 | 1 | — |
| Kidron | Semi-trailer | 526165322F5000474 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 526165324F5000475 | 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 (66)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2026 | 1112382715 | FORT COLLINS CO | II | 2 | — | CHARLES RIVER LABS | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLIN |
3ALAHTDV0TSWP2527 |
OH AAL680 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| October 4, 2026 | 9571002733 | FREMONT IN | III | 6 | — | MULTIPLE SHIPPERS | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWCY7GDHT7611 |
VA P161407 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| September 22, 2026 | 3081A00854 | CT, CT | III | — | — | DIRECT SERVICES | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC6SDWH0288 |
IN 3798567 |
| August 31, 2026 | NEL3003227 | CA, CA | I | — | — | DIRECT SERVICES | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRMCL1EG269580 |
OH PIT9117 |
| August 30, 2026 | V262568001 | TX, TX | II | 1 | — | DIRECT SERVICES | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALAHTDV0SDVN6246 |
OH AAJ372 |
| 392.2-SLLILC | State/Local Laws - Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| June 2, 2026 | 3298C00065 | ROSEDALE MD | II | — | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXFE7SDWH0291 |
IN 3758562 |
| June 1, 2026 | 3064C01175 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC4SDWH0287 |
IN 3798568 |
| May 31, 2026 | UFE6003347 | CA, CA | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWFE1PHNW7593 |
OH PXA4183 |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| May 3, 2026 | PCDO001605 | WY, WY | I | — | — | DIRECT SERVICES INCVA | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALAHTDV0SDVN6246 |
OH AAJ372 |
| March 20, 2026 | 9571002371 | ANGOLA IN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UNPUBLISHE |
3AKJHHDR8SSVN4938 526165324F5000475 |
OH PWZ8480 OH TQN9676 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CHARLES RIVER | 3 | April 13, 2024 |
| CHARLES RIVER LABS | 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| CRL | 2 | December 14, 2025 |
| DIRECT SERVICES INCVA | 1 | May 3, 2026 |
| MUZZI FAMILY FARMS | 1 | October 15, 2025 |
| IPPOLITO INTL | 1 | June 18, 2025 |
| CHARLES RIVER LAB | 1 | March 10, 2025 |
| CHARLES RIVERS LABS | 1 | August 21, 2024 |
| UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO | 1 | June 15, 2024 |
| CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIE | 1 | April 7, 2024 |
| RATS FOR LAB TESTING | 1 | February 12, 2024 |
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) |
| June 27, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 21, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 2, 2013 | REVOKED | Property Broker |
| July 24, 2008 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 21, 2008 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| June 17, 2008 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| June 9, 2008 | REVOKED 7 authorities | Common Carrier |
| November 28, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Broker |
| November 19, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2019 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 31, 2001 | Cargo | On file |
| September 4, 2013 | BROKER | On Record |
| June 17, 2008 | COMMON | On Record |
| May 5, 2008 | COMMON | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
National Resident Agent Services, Inc.
1059 HARRIMAN CT, West Chester, PA, 19380-1330
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