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Direct Freight
DOT 1549667 · MC MC575729 · Cordova, TN
Report generated: June 7, 2026 at 6:28 PM
✓Authorized for hire?
✓Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Direct Freight (DOT 1549667, MC MC575729) is a Tennessee-based interstate carrier headquartered in Cordova, TN. As of June 7, 2026 at 6:28 PM, operating authority is currently active. No active risk signals detected. TruckGraph rates this carrier "No Flags Detected" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 7, 2026 at 6:28 PM.

Contract Authority
FMCSA Public Record
James Tate
Operating as: Direct Freight
DOT Number1549667
MC NumberMC575729
Street8812 GRANDBURY PL
City / StateCordova, TN 38016
Phone9015961711
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age19 yr 9 mo
MCS-150 filed01/12/2026
Company officerJames Tate
Power units2
Total drivers2
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)Not authorized
Contract (for-hire)✓ Active
BrokerNot authorized
TruckGraph Intelligence
✓ No risk signals detected
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 0.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
2
Fleet
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
3
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
19 yr 9 mo
Since 2006
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
3 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Unsafe Driving
3 insp (100%)
Driver Fitness
3 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
3 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
1 insp (33%)
Inspection History
3 total · OOS rate 0.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
12/23/2025TNIII00Pass
8/15/2024MSIII00Pass
9/10/2024MSII00Pass
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
Status
✓ Active filing on record
Insurer
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Coverage type
91X
Coverage amount
$750,000
Effective
5/16/2023
Location
8812 GRANDBURY PL, Cordova, TN, 38016 · Open in Maps →
8812 GRANDBURY PL, CORDOVA, TN, 38016Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedSep 2006
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James Tate authorized to operate?

Yes. James Tate holds Contract operating authority and is currently active.

What is James Tate's safety record?

James Tate has 3 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does James Tate operate?

James Tate operates 2 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is James Tate insured?

James Tate has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has James Tate had any risk indicators?

No risk signals detected for James Tate as of the most recent data sync. Score: 0/100 (Clear).

What is the DOT number for James Tate?

James Tate's DOT number is 1549667 and MC number is MC575729. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Direct Freight Safety Record, DOT 1549667. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1549667
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