DESERT TRUCKING INC
USDOT 3898578 • 21575 TAOS RD, APPLE VALLEY, CA, 92307
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
3,898,578
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
3236130762
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
MCS-150 Mileage
1
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
21575 TAOS RD, APPLE VALLEY, CA, 92307
Mailing Address
15555 MAIN ST D4 536, HESPERIA, CA, 92345
Contact
Phone: 3236130762
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 40.0%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 33.3 percentage points above average.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jul 30, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1435489 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TSMDXCA-0004340-02 | ON FILE | Jul 30, 2025 | Nov 12, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TSMDXCA-0004340-02 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 12, 2025 | Nov 12, 2025 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1435489 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 6, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC1435489 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Jul 19, 2022 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
60%
Unsafe Driving
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
5
Violations
28
4 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
20.0%
Driver OOS %
40.0%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
Crash Records
0
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
2
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 5 of 5 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 5 inspections
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Violation Summary (28 violations from 5 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| fmcsr:9A-LSLI | 9A-LSLI | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-S | Driver must be able to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:8F4-HOSM | 8F4-HOSM | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:9A-LCL | 9A-LCL | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:55E-B | 55E-B | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:9C2-OOSO | 9C2-OOSO | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55A-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86A1-RIG | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25E-L | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
20.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-3.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
40.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
+33.3 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
5.60vs nat'l 1.80
+3.80 above avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (5 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2026 | 87551481 | Roadside | NV | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 9A-LSLI, 8F4-HOSM, 9A-LCL | Yes |
| Apr 5, 2026 | 87551482 | Roadside | NV | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 9C2-OOSO | No |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 87159590 | SANDY UT | UT | Level 1 | UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER | 14 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 391.11B2-S, 393.60D | Yes |
| Dec 23, 2025 | 86652352 | ST. GEORGE UT | UT | Level 1 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.78A-WS, 393.55A-B | No |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 86460853 | SLOAN CHECKSITE | NV | Level 2 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.55E-B, 395.8E-HOSPD, 391.11B2-S | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
5 total · 60.0% OOS
2025-122026-04
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
1 event merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Nov 12, 2025
InsuranceInsurance cancel
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