Direct Business Holdings Inc
USDOT 4200881 · MC-1620636 · Merrillville, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Direct Business Holdings Inc is a company based in Merrillville, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 76 power units and 71 drivers, which ranks it #210 by fleet size among 334 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Indiana. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 234 times – about 3.1 inspections per power unit. 54.7% of vehicle inspections and 15.8% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 11 tow-away), or 14.5 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Direct Business Holdings Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 4200881 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1620636 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 8398 Mississippi Street, Merrillville, IN 46410 |
| Phone | (708) 348-8955 |
| First registered | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 4200881.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 76 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 77 | 0 |
- 0.93 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 50,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 658 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 71 CDL drivers; 71 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Indiana carriers with 50+ units (334).
| Measure | Direct Business Holdings Inc | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 54.7% | 20.5% | 19.0% | 167% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 15.8% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 375% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 14.5 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 204% higher than average |
| Inspections | 234 | 234 with a driver check, 117 with a vehicle check, 430 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Conditional (rated May 31, 2026) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Direct Business Holdings Inc?
Direct Business Holdings Inc is registered with USDOT number 4200881 and operating authority MC-1620636.
How many trucks does Direct Business Holdings Inc have?
It reports 76 power units (76 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 77 trailers, with 71 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Dec 30, 2025).
Where is Direct Business Holdings Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Merrillville, Indiana 46410.
What is the out-of-service rate of Direct Business Holdings Inc?
Over 24 months, 54.7% of vehicle inspections and 15.8% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.