- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 94 days (since Feb 13, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
DDM EXPRESS LLC
GARDEN CITY, KS
DDM EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in GARDEN CITY, KS, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4024810. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 1 driver, with 20 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 63.6%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
DDM EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 1 driver, based in Garden City, KS. Across 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
16 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 300% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in KS (13) and NE (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (82.7% of violations); top code 393.48A-BIBD (Inoperative/defective brakes) cited 11 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 1 driver; Peterbilt, Wilx, and Wilm are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 288,393 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson | 11 | |
| Peterbilt | 9 | |
| International | 7 | |
| Wilm | 4 | |
| Freightliner | 4 | |
| Wils | 3 | |
| E. D. Etny | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (20 rows) View all 20 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87433543 | Mar 28, 2026 | KS | 1 | GARDEN CITY KS |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.62-BEMEO, 392.9AA2-OA, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 87388277 | Mar 23, 2026 | KS | 2 | HILL CITY KS |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 392.2-SLLDL, 396.9D2-FTF, 393.11A1-CSLRR | No |
| 85482354 | Aug 12, 2025 | KS | 2 | ks-norton-county---137 |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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15 | 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.48A-BIBD, 392.16AD | No |
| 84924273 | Jun 10, 2025 | KS | 2 | ks-graham-county---065 |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.9A-HLLH, 393.9A-LRLI | No |
| 84120036 | Mar 12, 2025 | KS | 1 | ks-gove-county---063 |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.9A-LBL | Yes |
| 84015356 | Feb 28, 2025 | KS | 1 | ks-finney-county---055 |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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32 | 393.207A-STCB, 393.205C-WR, 393.48A-BI-SA | Yes |
| 83638571 | Jan 16, 2025 | KS | 1 | ks-grant-county---067 |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
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36 | 393.45A-BHTIJ, 393.201A-FRBFC, 393.45B2-BHTD | Yes |
| 83499152 | Dec 27, 2024 | KS | 2 | HIGHWAY |
WILM SEMI-TRAILER
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5 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.9A-LRLI | Yes |
| 83403627 | Dec 13, 2024 | KS | 2 | ks-finney-county---055 |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
10 | 393.75A1-TRPET, 396.3A1-F, 393.9A-LBL | Yes |
| 83039367 | Oct 30, 2024 | NE | 3 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2MI | No |
| 82978741 | Oct 22, 2024 | KS | 2 | ks-finney-county---055 |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 396.3A1B, 393.48A-BLMACBD, 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 82880108 | Oct 1, 2024 | KS | 3 | ks-finney-county---055 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82010328 | Jun 28, 2024 | NE | 3 | — |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 395.8(f)(12) | No |
| 81680877 | May 16, 2024 | CO | 2 | CORTEZ PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 395.3(a)(3)(i), 396.3(a)(1), 395.8(e)(1) | Yes |
| 81509557 | May 1, 2024 | KS | 2 | ks-norton-county---137 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 396.17(c), 392.2 | No |
| 81446358 | Apr 24, 2024 | KS | 2 | ks-graham-county---065 |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
19 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.207(f), 393.47(e) | Yes |
| 80515083 | Dec 29, 2023 | KS | 3 | ks-finney-county---055 |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80459432 | Dec 21, 2023 | KS | 2 | ks-norton-county---137 |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
8 | 393.11, 396.17(c), 393.9(a) | No |
| 79186338 | Jul 18, 2023 | NE | 3 | — |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78903938 | Jun 14, 2023 | KS | 2 | ks-ellsworth-county---053 |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 393.60(c), 393.55(d)(3), 393.11 | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2023 | MC1519048-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 01-C-11003992 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2025 | Feb 13, 2026 | REPLACED |
| SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 01-C11003992 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2023 | Oct 30, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 01-C11003992 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2023 | Sep 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 13, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 30, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 24, 2023
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORTEZ PORT OF ENTRY | CO | 1 | 1 |
| GARDEN CITY KS | KS | 1 | 1 |
| HIGHWAY | KS | 1 | 1 |
| HILL CITY KS | KS | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1519048
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How to verify DDM EXPRESS LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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