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DIRECT EXPRESS INC

MC996103 · USDOT 2943888 · CA 90220

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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 11/28/2016. 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 11/28/2016)
Surety contactLook up the surety's claims address on its website, or the "Insurance" page on FMCSA L&I.
Address230 W CAROB ST, COMPTON, CA 90220
Mailing230 W CAROB ST, COMPTON, CA 90220-5208
Phone(310) 324-2100
Emailchris@shipdei.com
Source: FMCSA L&I / Census via data.transportation.gov. Fetched 2026-10-23T05:41:54.149Z. 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.

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DIRECT EXPRESS INC is listed under MC996103 and USDOT 2943888, based in CA 90220. Always match the MC on your rate con to the company name and phone on FMCSA.

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