DDS TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 3436477 • 5911 PROVINCETOWN AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93313
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1114861 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 21, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA91001997 | ON FILE | Dec 18, 2025 | Jan 20, 2026 |
Insurance History (26 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA91001997 | CANCELLED | Dec 18, 2025 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81002878 | CANCELLED | Nov 7, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81002878 | REPLACED | Aug 8, 2025 | Nov 7, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81002878 | CANCELLED | Aug 8, 2025 | Nov 9, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81002878 | CANCELLED | Jul 24, 2025 | Sep 6, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81002878 | REPLACED | Jul 24, 2025 | Aug 8, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81002878 | CANCELLED | Jul 16, 2025 | Aug 16, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81002878 | REPLACED | Jul 16, 2025 | Jul 24, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81002878 | REPLACED | May 15, 2025 | Jul 16, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81002878 | CANCELLED | May 15, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81002878 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81002878 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2025 | May 15, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81002878 | CANCELLED | Dec 18, 2024 | Apr 20, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81002878 | REPLACED | Dec 18, 2024 | Apr 15, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71004206 | CANCELLED | Jun 18, 2024 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71004206 | CANCELLED | May 16, 2024 | Jul 18, 2024 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71004206 | REPLACED | May 16, 2024 | Jun 18, 2024 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71004206 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2024 | May 16, 2024 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71004206 | CANCELLED | Dec 18, 2023 | Feb 23, 2024 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA22102261 | CANCELLED | May 22, 2023 | Oct 27, 2023 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA22102261 | CANCELLED | Apr 7, 2023 | May 22, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP81343 00 | CANCELLED | Feb 15, 2023 | Apr 7, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP81343 00 | CANCELLED | Jul 15, 2022 | Feb 5, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP81343 00 | CANCELLED | Apr 13, 2022 | Jul 15, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP70902 00 | REPLACED | Apr 13, 2021 | Apr 13, 2022 |
| PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | PTI001476-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 10, 2020 | Apr 13, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA91001997 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2026 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA91001997 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2026 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81002878 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 18, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81002878 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 9, 2025 | Nov 9, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81002878 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2025 | Nov 7, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81002878 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 6, 2025 | Sep 6, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81002878 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2025 | Aug 16, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81002878 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 14, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81002878 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 8, 2025 | Aug 8, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81002878 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 24, 2025 | Jul 24, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81002878 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 16, 2025 | Jul 16, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81002878 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81002878 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2025 | May 15, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81002878 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 20, 2025 | Apr 20, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81002878 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71004206 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 18, 2024 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71004206 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2024 | Jul 18, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71004206 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 18, 2024 | Jun 18, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71004206 | BIPD/Primary | May 16, 2024 | May 16, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71004206 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2024 | Feb 23, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22102261 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2023 | Oct 27, 2023 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22102261 | BIPD/Primary | May 22, 2023 | May 22, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP81343 00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2023 | Apr 7, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP81343 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2023 | Feb 5, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP81343 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2022 | Jul 15, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP70902 00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 13, 2022 | Apr 13, 2022 |
| CANCEL | PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | PTI001476-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 13, 2021 | Apr 13, 2021 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1114861 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-1114861 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-1114861 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (15 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1114861 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2026 |
| MC1114861 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 21, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 23, 2025 |
| MC1114861 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 14, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 10, 2025 |
| MC1114861 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2025 |
| MC1114861 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 24, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 16, 2025 |
| MC1114861 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 21, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 23, 2024 |
| MC1114861 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 19, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2024 |
| MC1114861 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2024 |
| MC1114861 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 2, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC1114861 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 25, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 17, 2023 |
| MC1114861 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 14, 2023 |
| MC1114861 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 22, 2023 | REVOKED | Nov 6, 2023 |
| MC1114861 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2022 |
| MC1114861 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 3, 2021 | REVOKED | Feb 13, 2023 |
| MC1114861 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 16, 2020 | REVOKED | Apr 19, 2021 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
10 states • 26 inspections
Violation Summary (80 violations from 26 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 4 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.71A-D | Driver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.80(a) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A3 | Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45C-BSG | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.17 | 390.17 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.34(a)(1) | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (26 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 29 events