DD GATES & PANELS LLC
USDOT 969101 • 1458 FM 1235, MERKEL, TX, 79536
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-752554 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 11, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA08160302 | ON FILE | Nov 8, 2024 | Nov 10, 2025 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA081603025 | CANCELLED | Nov 6, 2023 | Nov 8, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA08160302 | CANCELLED | Jul 23, 2023 | Nov 6, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA 8160302 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2020 | Jul 23, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA8160302 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2020 | Oct 28, 2020 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA8160302 | REPLACED | Apr 14, 2020 | Apr 15, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTO1397133 | CANCELLED | Jul 26, 2014 | Jul 26, 2015 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTO1392213 | CANCELLED | Jul 26, 2013 | Jul 26, 2014 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA 1658090 | CANCELLED | Jun 7, 2012 | Jan 3, 2013 |
| HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | WSLB1120112 | CANCELLED | Jun 22, 2011 | Jun 7, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA08160302 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 10, 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA081603025 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2024 | Nov 8, 2024 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA08160302 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 6, 2023 | Nov 6, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 8160302 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 23, 2023 | Jul 23, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA8160302 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2020 | Oct 28, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA8160302 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2020 | Apr 15, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO1397133 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 26, 2015 | Jul 26, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO1392213 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 26, 2014 | Jul 26, 2014 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 1658090 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2013 | Jan 3, 2013 |
| CANCEL | HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. | WSLB1120112 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 7, 2012 | Jun 7, 2012 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-752554 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-752554 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC752554 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 10, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 11, 2023 |
| MC752554 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 8, 2020 |
| MC752554 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 16, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC752554 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 28, 2014 |
| MC752554 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 16, 2013 | REVOKED | Aug 3, 2015 |
| MC752554 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 11, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 7, 2012 |
| MC752554 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 11, 2011 | REVOKED | Jan 9, 2013 |
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
2 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (21 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11LR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | 86877305 | US 87 MP 546 | TX | Level 2 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 390.21(a), 396.17C, 392.2RG | No |
| Jan 12, 2026 | 86843216 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | RAM TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 392.8, 393.11LR, 393.43D | Yes |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 82956222 | ENTRY RAMP AT IH35 N | TX | Level 1 | OTHR SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 393.45DLUV, 393.47E, 396.3A1 | No |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 80841103 | US 377 MM 546 | TX | Level 2 | MACK TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 393.19, 393.9H, 393.9 | Yes |
| Nov 10, 2023 | 80149655 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | GRDN SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 383.23(a)(2), 391.41(a), 393.11 | Yes |
| May 25, 2023 | 78739811 | FRANKLIN COUNTY | MS | Level 3 | DOON SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records