DESERT STAR TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 661337 • 13159 S 6100 W, HERRIMAN, UT, 84096
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0022768001 | ON FILE | Jun 30, 2014 | Mar 15, 2025 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI98384216 | ON FILE | Jun 30, 2004 | Jul 31, 2005 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0004197 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2011 | Jun 30, 2014 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF661242 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2010 | Jun 30, 2011 |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-8658034 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2009 | Jun 30, 2010 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT779737-8008-081 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2008 | Jun 30, 2009 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP3040743 | CANCELLED | Jun 30, 2007 | Jun 30, 2008 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0041567 | CANCELLED | Jun 30, 2005 | Aug 6, 2007 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0041567 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2005 | Jun 30, 2007 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2488612 | REPLACED | Aug 4, 2004 | Jun 30, 2005 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 451945 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2003 | Jun 30, 2004 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 451945 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2003 | Jun 30, 2003 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2488612 | CANCELLED | Jun 30, 2001 | Aug 4, 2004 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | BA2488612 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2001 | Jun 30, 2003 |
| FARWEST INSURANCE COMPANY(FAR WEST) | BIPD/Primary | CTP0001383 | REPLACED | Dec 15, 1999 | Jun 30, 2001 |
| FARWEST INSURANCE COMPANY(FAR WEST) | BIPD/Primary | CTP0001383 | REPLACED | Oct 9, 1999 | Dec 15, 1999 |
| FARWEST INSURANCE COMPANY(FAR WEST) | CARGO | CTP0001383 | REPLACED | Oct 9, 1999 | Jun 30, 2001 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7376118696-960 | REPLACED | Oct 9, 1996 | Oct 9, 1999 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 7376118696-960 | CANCELLED | Oct 9, 1996 | Nov 16, 1999 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7376118696-960 | CANCELLED | Oct 9, 1996 | Nov 16, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0022768001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2025 | Mar 15, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0004197 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2014 | Jun 30, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF661242 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2011 | Jun 30, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 506-8658034 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2010 | Jun 30, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT779737-8008-081 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2009 | Jun 30, 2009 |
| CANCEL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP3040743 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2008 | Jun 30, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0041567 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2007 | Aug 6, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0041567 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2007 | Jun 30, 2007 |
| CANCEL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI98384216 | CARGO | Jul 31, 2005 | Jul 31, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2488612 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2005 | Jun 30, 2005 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2488612 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 4, 2004 | Aug 4, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 451945 | CARGO | Jun 30, 2004 | Jun 30, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 451945 | CARGO | Jun 30, 2003 | Jun 30, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2488612 | CARGO | Jun 30, 2003 | Jun 30, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | FARWEST INSURANCE COMPANY(FAR WEST) | CTP0001383 | CARGO | Jun 30, 2001 | Jun 30, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | FARWEST INSURANCE COMPANY(FAR WEST) | CTP0001383 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2001 | Jun 30, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | FARWEST INSURANCE COMPANY(FAR WEST) | CTP0001383 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 1999 | Dec 15, 1999 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 7376118696-960 | CARGO | Nov 16, 1999 | Nov 16, 1999 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 7376118696-960 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 1999 | Nov 16, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 7376118696-960 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 9, 1999 | Oct 9, 1999 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-309755 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC309755 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2025 |
| MC309755 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2008 |
| MC309755 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 9, 1997 | — | Unknown |
| MC309755 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 25, 1996 | REVOKED | Feb 1, 2000 |
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
10 states • 195 inspections
Violation Summary (82 violations from latest 100 of 195 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 4 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | 3 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | 3 | 3 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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 | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SOUT | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.3-F | Fatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired through fatigue. | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25 | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (195 inspections)
Showing 50 of 195
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2026 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CEDAR CITY | I-15, at Bridge deck at MM 601 | ...WN4645 | DESERT STAR TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Aug 2, 2025 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | Unknown | I 15@ Exit 9 off ramp | ...723311 | DESERT STAR TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jul 24, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 4 | UNINCORPORATED | 34.221380/ -117.409756 | ...MN5547 | DESERT STAR TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Dec 29, 2022 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | SR-95@M127 | ...NV8875 | DESERT STAR TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Nov 29, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT126/383ft E of TIMBER CANYON RD | ...MA5160 | DESERT STAR TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Mar 15, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | LOS ANGELES | DALY ST/MAIN ST | ...MD0075 | DESERT STAR TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Feb 16, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT15 SB/.62m S COYOTE LAKE RD | ...LL0414 | DESERT STAR TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jun 16, 2021 | UT | FATAL | 1 | 1 | Sandy | I-15 8760 S, at - | ...MA5156 | DESERT STAR TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Oct 3, 2020 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2019 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2018 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2017 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 3, 2016 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 3, 2016 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2014 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 26, 2013 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 3, 2013 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 17, 2013 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 1, 2013 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 31, 2011 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2009 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 9, 2008 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 21, 2007 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 20, 2007 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
47 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 47 events