BAJA DESERT TRANSPORT
USDOT 2583255 • 489 CORRAL CT, IMPERIAL, CA, 92251
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals3 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-904807 | REVOKED | Jul 21, 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-79-1-244862 | ON FILE | Jul 13, 2024 | Jul 13, 2025 |
Insurance History (21 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-79-1-233832 | CANCELLED | Dec 13, 2023 | Jul 13, 2024 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-79-1-233832 | REPLACED | Aug 8, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-79-1-233832 | CANCELLED | Aug 8, 2023 | Jan 2, 2024 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KYL-0000905-03 | REPLACED | Jul 19, 2023 | Jul 13, 2023 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-79-1-233832 | REPLACED | Jul 13, 2023 | Aug 8, 2023 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-79-1-233832 | CANCELLED | Jul 13, 2023 | Sep 5, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KYL-0000905-03 | CANCELLED | Mar 19, 2023 | Jul 19, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KYL-0000905-03 | REPLACED | Mar 19, 2023 | Jul 13, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KYL-0000905-02 | CANCELLED | Mar 19, 2022 | Mar 19, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KYL-0000905-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 19, 2021 | Mar 19, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KYL-0000905-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 16, 2020 | Mar 19, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KYL-0000905-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 19, 2020 | Jun 16, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LZK-0000084-02 | CANCELLED | Mar 19, 2019 | Mar 19, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LZK-0000084-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2019 | Mar 19, 2019 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LZK-0000084-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 19, 2018 | Feb 19, 2019 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LZK-0000084-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 19, 2017 | Mar 19, 2018 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LZK-0000084-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 21, 2017 | Aug 19, 2017 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LZK-0000084-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 19, 2017 | Jun 21, 2017 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-94263-01 | REPLACED | Mar 19, 2016 | Mar 19, 2017 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-94263-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 19, 2016 | Apr 14, 2017 |
| GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | BIPD/Primary | CTM396788 | CANCELLED | Mar 19, 2015 | Mar 19, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-79-1-244862 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 13, 2025 | Jul 13, 2025 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-79-1-233832 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 13, 2024 | Jul 13, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-79-1-233832 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2024 | Jan 2, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-79-1-233832 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-79-1-233832 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2023 | Sep 5, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-79-1-233832 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 8, 2023 | Aug 8, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0000905-03 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2023 | Jul 19, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0000905-03 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 13, 2023 | Jul 13, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0000905-03 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 13, 2023 | Jul 13, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0000905-02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 19, 2023 | Mar 19, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0000905-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 19, 2022 | Mar 19, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0000905-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 19, 2021 | Mar 19, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0000905-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 16, 2020 | Jun 16, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | LZK-0000084-02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 19, 2020 | Mar 19, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | LZK-0000084-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 19, 2019 | Mar 19, 2019 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | LZK-0000084-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2019 | Feb 19, 2019 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | LZK-0000084-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 19, 2018 | Mar 19, 2018 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | LZK-0000084-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2017 | Aug 19, 2017 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | LZK-0000084-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2017 | Jun 21, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-94263-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2017 | Apr 14, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-94263-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 19, 2017 | Mar 19, 2017 |
| CANCEL | GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | CTM396788 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 19, 2016 | Mar 19, 2016 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-904807 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (13 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC904807 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 1, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC904807 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 17, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 11, 2024 |
| MC904807 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2023 |
| MC904807 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 21, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2023 |
| MC904807 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2022 |
| MC904807 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 22, 2021 |
| MC904807 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 21, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2020 |
| MC904807 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2019 |
| MC904807 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2018 |
| MC904807 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2017 |
| MC904807 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2017 |
| MC904807 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2016 |
| MC904807 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 26, 2015 | REVOKED | Jul 21, 2025 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2016 | New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit | ACTIVE | May 31, 2016 |
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
4 states • 13 inspections
Violation Summary (44 violations from 13 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 7 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 4 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| 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:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | FONTANA | 34.063100/-117.435611 | ...101468 | OMAR V RUVALCABA GONZALEZ AND CAROLINA LOPEZ |
Compliance Timeline
26 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 26 events