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DIRECT EXPRESS INC

MC996103 · USDOT 2943888 · COMPTON, CA

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Authority activeBroker authority
Bond on fileBMC-84 (surety bond)
Authority age9+ years

BMC-84 (surety bond) on file

Surety: SOUTHWEST MARINE AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPAN · #9889210S · effective 2016-11-28. If they don't pay, you can file a claim against this bond.

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FMCSA details: bond, surety, contact
MC / USDOTMC996103 / 2943888
Broker authorityACTIVE
Authority ageGranted 2016-12-13 (118 months)
Bond / trustOn file
BMC-84 (surety bond): SOUTHWEST MARINE AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPAN (#9889210S, effective 2016-11-28)
Surety contactLook up the surety's claims address on its website, or the "Insurance" page on FMCSA L&I.
LocationCOMPTON, CA
Source: FMCSA L&I / Census via data.transportation.gov (daily snapshot). Data as of 2026-10-22. Run a live check for today's status, phone and email. Verify on SAFER.
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DIRECT EXPRESS INC holds active broker authority under MC996103 in FMCSA records, first granted 2016-12-13 (about 9 years ago). A BMC-84 (surety bond) with SOUTHWEST MARINE AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPAN is on file. Active authority and a bond on file are basic requirements, not a guarantee of payment. Check the Carrier Reports above and verify on SAFER before you book.

DIRECT EXPRESS INC MC number and DOT number

DIRECT EXPRESS INC is listed under MC996103 and USDOT 2943888, based in COMPTON, CA. Always match the MC on your rate con to the company name and phone on FMCSA.

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