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DD GATES & PANELS LLC

1458 FM 1235 · Merkel, TX 79536

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #752554
  • USDOT #969101 USDOT Active
  • 3
    Power Units
  • 2
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

DD GATES & PANELS LLC is a Merkel, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 3 truck(s) in their fleet and 2 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-752554 and their USDOT number is 969101.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/20/2026 · last updated Jul 4, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/20/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 50,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Building Materials

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Colorado — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: TX (3), NM (1), CO (1). Home base: Merkel, Texas.

Safety Record

Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.61 1 Vehicle Maintenance 11.92 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 5
    Total
  • 0
    Clean
  • 5
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 19 unique codes

Critical 3

  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.43(d)No or defective automatic trailer brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet1× OOS×1 SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 16

  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak2× SW 3
  • 393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment1× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
  • 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1
  • 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
DD GATES & PANELS LLC
1458 FM 1235
MERKEL, TX 79536
Mailing Address
DD GATES & PANELS LLC
PO BOX 546
MERKEL, TX 79536

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