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DUNAGIN TRANSPORT COMPANY

10179 S ACCESS ROAD I20 · Merkel, TX 79536

AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MC #1090446
  • USDOT #2077527 USDOT Active
  • 120
    Power Units
  • 126
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

DUNAGIN TRANSPORT COMPANY is a Merkel, TX freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 120 truck(s) in their fleet and 126 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1090446 and their USDOT number is 2077527.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/20/2024 · last updated Jul 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/20/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 4,951,599 (2023)

Authority & Operations

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

Cargo Authorized

  • Oilfield Equipment

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 115 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 115 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: TX (115). Home base: Merkel, Texas.

Safety Record

22 Severe Violations Updated Jul 22, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 4
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 6
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.05 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 5.36 53 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.15 2

Inspection Summary

  • 115
    Total
  • 60
    Clean
  • 55
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 44 unique codes

Critical 16

  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak10× OOS×10 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed2× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material1× SW 8
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing4× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207(c)Leaf spring assembly defective/missing2× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal3× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Defective Air Reservoir1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1E-PNCNBBrakes - Electric brakes on trailer inoperative due to electrical cable unplugged1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp12× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9(a)Failing to secure load2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 26

  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19987× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt6× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear5× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit4× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:3× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle2× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle2× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes2× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20012× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.1× SW 4
  • 393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge1× SW 4
  • 393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19975× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required3× SW 3
  • 393.71(j)Upper saddle-mount - Missing Fasteners, loose, cracked, or excessive movement1× SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened2× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories2× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× 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
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers8× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 1

  • 172.600(c)Offer or transport without emergency response information1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
DUNAGIN TRANSPORT COMPANY
10179 S ACCESS ROAD I20
MERKEL, TX 79536
Mailing Address
DUNAGIN TRANSPORT COMPANY
P O BOX 208
MERKEL, TX 79536

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