--- title: "DIRECT BUSINESS HOLDINGS INC | DOT 4200881 | Carrier Profile" url: https://runalphaloops.com/carrier/in/4200881/direct-business-holdings-inc description: "DIRECT BUSINESS HOLDINGS INC is a interstate carrier based in MERRILLVILLE, IN. Fleet size: 76 power units, 71 drivers. DOT# 4200881, MC# 1620636." lang: en --- Active Interstate # DIRECT BUSINESS HOLDINGS INC Risk score · full evidence · 72-hour access · No account required DOT # 4200881 MC # 1620636 Location MERRILLVILLE, IN Phone 7083488955 Power Units 76 Drivers 71 Trailers 23 Annual Miles In full report Entity Type N/A MCS-150 Date Dec 30, 2025 ## Risk Signals — DIRECT BUSINESS HOLDINGS INC Scanning active / 10 CLEAR The full report explains each signal below with the underlying FMCSA records, linked carriers, and news sources, plus… Historical patterns Pattern analysis runs when you unlock the report… LOCKED Recent news No adverse news in 90 days… CLEAR Chameleon connections No linked carriers found… CLEAR Unlock the full vetting report Get the exact risk score, full analysis, and the specific evidence + sources behind every signal. One-time · no account required ## Crash Summary Crashes (24 Months) 10 FMCSA-reportable Fatal Crashes 0 0 fatalities Injury Crashes 3 4 people injured Tow-Away Crashes 7 No injury or fatality All records since Aug 2025 10 crashes · 0 fatal Most recent crash Mar 27, 2026 Based on FMCSA crash data. Includes all reportable crashes regardless of fault; each crash is counted once by its most severe outcome. ## Counterparty Reports Email-verified, moderated transaction reports from brokers, shippers, and carriers who worked with DIRECT BUSINESS HOLDINGS INC. No verified counterparty reports yet Worked a load with DIRECT BUSINESS HOLDINGS INC? Be the first to report how it went. ## About DIRECT BUSINESS HOLDINGS INC DIRECT BUSINESS HOLDINGS INC is a interstate carrier headquartered in MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410. Registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation under DOT number 4200881 and MC number 1620636, the company currently operates a fleet of 76 power units with 71 drivers. ### Service Regions Active in 35 states Top states: OH TN PA LA IA Full state-by-state operating volumes, inspection locations, and lane coverage analysis. ### CSA Safety Scores 2 alerts 5 BASICs measured Percentile rankings pending FMCSA publication — raw measures + violations available in the report. Full BASIC percentiles, measure scores, BASIC + roadside alerts, and Acute Carrier flags from the latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. ## Operating Authority Common Authority Inactive Authority(2.5 years) Contract Authority No Authority Broker Authority No Authority ### Insurance & Coverage BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names. ## Contact Information 7083488955 Physical Address 8398 MISSISSIPPI STREET MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410 ## Cargo & Operations Cargo Carried General Freight ### Violations by Category 859 total Most common category Vehicle Maintenance · 22% of violations across 10 categories Full violation breakdown by category, out-of-service rates, and historical trends over time. ### Fleet Analytics 19 trucks Top manufacturers INTERNATIONAL FREIGHTLINER VOLVO Sample units 3HSDZAPR0TN8XXXXX 2026 INTERNATIONAL HX 3HSDZAPR6TN8XXXXX 2026 INTERNATIONAL HX Full manufacturer, model, and model-year breakdown plus the VIN-level fleet roster. 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