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Direct Roots LLC (USDOT 4173539)

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Verdict
2 cautions found
2cautions

Findings

Multiple carriers at this address

One other active carrier is registered at this physical address. Shared addresses are common for freight offices and registered agents.

Broker authority only, not authorized for physical transport

Only broker authority is on file with FMCSA for this entity, and no carrier operating authority is on record. Based on FMCSA's registration history on file; carrier-authority history filed after FMCSA's MOTUS cutover may not yet appear here.

DOT number
USDOT 4173539
Docket (MC) number
MC1605712
Operating authority
Broker authority: active. The federal bulk file showed this carrier's USDOT registration active as of Sep 16, 2026. We could not confirm that live just now.
Authority granted
Dec 29, 2023
Insurance on file
A surety bond is on file with FMCSA, the filing FMCSA requires of a broker. No liability (BIPD) insurance is on file; FMCSA does not require BIPD of a broker.
Safety rating
No published safety rating
Fleet on file
0 power units
Operation type
Interstate
Physical address
150 MAIN ST STE 500, SALINAS, CA 93901
MCS-150 last filed
Dec 2023

Frequently asked questions

What carrier is DOT 4173539?

DOT 4173539 (USDOT 4173539) is Direct Roots LLC, a freight broker.

What carrier is MC 1605712?

MC 1605712 is the docket number of Direct Roots LLC, USDOT 4173539.

What is Direct Roots LLC's MC number?

Direct Roots LLC's docket number is MC 1605712. Its USDOT number is 4173539.

Is Direct Roots LLC currently authorized to operate?

Broker authority: active. The federal bulk file showed this carrier's USDOT registration active as of Sep 16, 2026. We could not confirm that live just now. Source: FMCSA registration and licensing records.

Does Direct Roots LLC have insurance on file with FMCSA?

A surety bond is on file with FMCSA, the filing FMCSA requires of a broker. No liability (BIPD) insurance is on file; FMCSA does not require BIPD of a broker.

How long has Direct Roots LLC been in business?

Direct Roots LLC's operating authority was first granted in 2023. FMCSA records show authority age, which can differ from how long the company has existed.

What is Direct Roots LLC's FMCSA safety rating?

Direct Roots LLC has no published FMCSA safety rating. Most US carriers have never received a rating review, so an unrated carrier is the common case, not a warning sign by itself.

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Reconstructed from cached and fleetfax-ingested FMCSA public records, so it may be out of date. Records loaded Sep 16, 2026. Verify current status on FMCSA SAFER. fleetfax surfaces the facts; brokers make the judgment. FMCSA status