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DESERT CARAVAN INC

DBA: 46237

USDOT 3518329 Active Based in BROWNSBURG, IN

DESERT CARAVAN INC is a motor carrier based in BROWNSBURG, IN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3518329. 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 16 power units and 12 drivers, with 12 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 60.0%. 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.

Carrier Overview

DESERT CARAVAN INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 16 power units and 12 drivers, based in Brownsburg, IN. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 37.5% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.

Power Units
16
Drivers
12
Inspections
12
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
60.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
3 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active

Active filings

Process Agent
#1 ACE LICENSING & PERMIT SERVICES LLC
BOC-3 on file
Operating Authority
MC MC1166945
ACTIVE

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IN (3) and MI (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

37.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (62.5% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLLR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 16 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 12 drivers; Volvo, Freightliner, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
Currently uninsured
No active BIPD/Primary since Dec 10, 2024 (525 days).
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 60.0% vs 23.4% +36.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.00 vs 1.80 +0.20
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
BOC-3 Process Agent
#1 ACE LICENSING & PERMIT SERVICES LLC
Serves 36,545 carriers
Location & Contact
5724 GREEN ST 2ND FLOOR
BROWNSBURG, IN 46112
Phone: 3177937337
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 3518329
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 555,018 mi

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 60.0% is well above the 10–15% national average.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 58,118 ACTIVE carriers operating 8–24 power units (±50% of this carrier's 16 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 58,118 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
60%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 58,118 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +40 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2025-08

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
10 violations
3 OOS · 30.0%
Unsafe Driving
4 violations
Hours of Service
2 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Indiana (IN) 3 1 33.3% Jul 14, 2025
Michigan (MI) 2 1 50.0% Aug 13, 2025
Alabama (AL) 1 0 0.0% Sep 12, 2024
Missouri (MO) 1 0 0.0% Oct 14, 2024
Texas (TX) 1 1 100.0% Jul 6, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Volvo 6
Hyundai Translead 5
Freightliner 3
CIMC 1
Volk 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 (12 rows) View all 12 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
85494899 Aug 13, 2025 MI 2 mi-i-75-s/b-@-huron-river-rd
VOLK TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3473335 · 4V4NC9EJ29N278499
2 393.25E-L, 396.17C-PI No
85274724 Jul 20, 2025 MI 1 CANAL RD / SAGINAW HWY
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
MI 3511447 · 4V4NC9EGXGN959379
4 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.47E, 393.53B-B Yes
85227362 Jul 14, 2025 IN 3 INDIANAPOLIS IN
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3771954 · 4V4NC9EG3HN976977
1 392.2-SLLLR No
85209363 Jul 6, 2025 TX 2 IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3771881 · 1FUJGLDR2JLJM5477
2 393.45B2UV, 393.75C Yes
84748537 May 18, 2025 IN 3 WHITELAND IN
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3508068 · 1FUJGLDR5HLJF2025
1 392.2-SLLLR No
84510810 Apr 23, 2025 IN 2 LOWELL IN
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3771862 · 1FUJGLDR2JLJL4737
6 393.9A-LSLIWR, 395.3A2-HOSPD, 393.95A4-EEUS Yes
82905966 Oct 14, 2024 MO 2 mo-st.-louis-mo
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3609150 · 4V4NC9EG1FN919514
0 — No
82653695 Sep 12, 2024 AL 3 ROADSIDE
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3502615 · 4V4NC9EH8FN920488
0 — No
79730706 Sep 21, 2023 MI 2 I 75 SB 21 MM
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3294816 · 4V4NC9EHXFN933288
1 393.9(a) No
78839177 Jun 6, 2023 LA 3 ROADSIDE
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3387375 · 4V4NC9EH9FN185455
0 — No
78554954 May 5, 2023 LA 3 ROADSIDE
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3387375 · 4V4NC9EH9FN185455
2 392.22(a), 392.22(b) No
78438811 Apr 22, 2023 MS 3 NESBIT SCALE I-55 NORTH
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3364707 · 1FUJBBCKX7LU96790
1 395.8(e)(1) Yes
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IN0904643708 Jan 3, 2025 IN 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
IN0904346178 Sep 8, 2023 IN 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
OH0225009476 Jan 17, 2022 OH 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
COMMON
MC1166945
Active
—
View full authority record →
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 PDF
Dec 21, 2020 MC1166945-C CPL REVOCATION View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY FLCA-1926-02672 BIPD/Primary Dec 10, 2023 Dec 10, 2024 REPLACED
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY FLCA-1926-01653 BIPD/Primary Jan 11, 2023 Dec 10, 2023 REPLACED
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY FLCA-1926-01653 BIPD/Primary Dec 10, 2022 Jan 11, 2023 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA954031935 BIPD/Primary Dec 10, 2021 Dec 10, 2022 REPLACED
AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC KMC1061306 BIPD/Primary Jun 7, 2021 Dec 10, 2021 CANCELLED
AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC KMC1061306 BIPD/Primary Dec 10, 2020 Jun 7, 2021 REPLACED
AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC SMC1793157 BIPD/Primary Dec 10, 2020 Dec 10, 2020 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Dec 10, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Dec 10, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Jan 11, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Dec 10, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Dec 10, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC
  6. Dec 6, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  7. Jun 7, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC
  8. Dec 21, 2020
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  9. Dec 10, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
ROADSIDE LA 2 0
ROADSIDE AL 1 0
INDIANAPOLIS IN IN 1 0
LOWELL IN IN 1 1
WHITELAND IN IN 1 0
CANAL RD / SAGINAW HWY MI 1 1
I 75 SB 21 MM MI 1 0
NESBIT SCALE I-55 NORTH MS 1 1
IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE TX 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.22(a) Emergency warning devices not displayed Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
392.22(b) Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.8(e)(1) 395.8(e)(1) Hours of Service 1 1
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How to verify DESERT CARAVAN INC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about DESERT CARAVAN INC

Is DESERT CARAVAN INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. DESERT CARAVAN INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3518329 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is DESERT CARAVAN INC's safety rating? ▾
DESERT CARAVAN INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has DESERT CARAVAN INC had? ▾
12 roadside inspections are on file for DESERT CARAVAN INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is DESERT CARAVAN INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
DESERT CARAVAN INC's peak out-of-service rate is 60.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is DESERT CARAVAN INC based? ▾
DESERT CARAVAN INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 5724 GREEN ST 2ND FLOOR, BROWNSBURG, Indiana 46112. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does DESERT CARAVAN INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. DESERT CARAVAN INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC1166945). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does DESERT CARAVAN INC operate? ▾
DESERT CARAVAN INC self-reports 16 power units and 12 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has DESERT CARAVAN INC had any crashes? ▾
3 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for DESERT CARAVAN INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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