DESERT EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LINES INC
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Contract Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 29.03% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 33.33% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 7
Trailers: 0 (0 owned)
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Company Details
Physical Address
11 MAPLE ST SUITE D, SALINAS, CA, 93901
Phone Number
(831) 970-1261
Mailing Address
11 MAPLE ST SUITE D, SALINAS, CA, 93901
Cell Phone
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Email Address
Fax Number
(831) 424-4455
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Operational Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Record Changes
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type
For Profit Carrier
- BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
- Cargo: Varies by commodity
- Bond: Not required
Broker/Freight Forwarder
- BIPD: May be required
- Cargo: Not typically required
- Bond: $75,000 minimum
Insurance Filing History
| Effective Date | Type | Policy # | Coverage | Insurer | Cancel Date | Method | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-01 | BIPD/Primary | A0117317001 | $750,000 | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2019-12-01 | BIPD/Primary | 506-8979622 | $750,000 | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … | 2023-12-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2012-12-01 | BIPD/Primary | LFS0000004 | $750,000 | SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | 2019-12-01 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2011-12-01 | BIPD/Primary | ALT 11-9-0101 | $750,000 | COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY… | 2012-12-01 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2010-12-01 | BIPD/Primary | DAL 010402 | $750,000 | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | 2011-12-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2010-05-10 | BIPD/Primary | 10ATMTR-306021-CA01 | $750,000 | SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | 2010-10-15 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2009-05-10 | BIPD/Primary | 6SAA3-546332 | $750,000 | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2009-09-12 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
| 2008-05-10 | BIPD/Primary | 6SAP3-546332 | $750,000 | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2009-05-10 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2008-02-27 | BIPD/Primary | 347030 | $750,000 | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… | 2008-05-10 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2007-10-16 | BIPD/Primary | 347030 | $750,000 | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… | 2008-02-27 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2007-05-10 | BIPD/Primary | 347030 | $750,000 | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… | 2007-10-16 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2006-05-10 | BIPD/Primary | 497402 | $750,000 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 2007-05-10 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2005-05-10 | BIPD/Primary | 460229 | $750,000 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 2006-05-10 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Satisfactory
Vehicle OOS Rate
29.03%
National avg: 20.72%
Above average
31 inspections · 9 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
33.33%
National avg: 5.51%
Above average
3 inspections · 1 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
-
No hazmat inspections
FMCSA Inspection Records (31 total)
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | NEAB002116 | 1 | CA | 5 | 4 | PTRB 1XPBD49X... |
| Mar 26, 2026 | NBED007833 | 1 | CA | 2 | 0 | PTRB 1XPBD49X... |
| Jan 5, 2026 | NDOG006857 | 1 | CA | 2 | 1 | PTRB 1XPBD49X... |
| Dec 31, 2025 | NDM1007954 | 1 | CA | 5 | 1 | PTRB 1XPHD49X... |
| Nov 19, 2025 | UFU4001672 | 2 | CA | 3 | 1 | PTRB 1XPBD49X... |
| Sep 25, 2025 | 6575002202 | 2 | AZ | 3 | 0 | PETERBILT 1XPBD49X... |
| Sep 23, 2025 | NFCT000953 | 2 | CA | 0 | 0 | PTRB 1XPBD49X... |
| Aug 14, 2025 | UCJ1000142 | 3 | CA | 1 | 0 | PTRB 1XPBD49X... |
| May 28, 2025 | NDM1007345 | 1 | CA | 0 | 0 | PTRB 1XPBD49X... |
| May 22, 2025 | XE99010605 | 3 | AZ | 1 | 0 | PETERBILT 1XPBD49X... |
| May 18, 2025 | UCRG000476 | 2 | CA | 0 | 0 | PTRB 1XPXD49X... |
| May 15, 2025 | ND6V007521 | 1 | CA | 1 | 0 | PTRB 1XPBD49X... |
| Apr 16, 2025 | UE2I008715 | 1 | CA | 0 | 0 | PTRB 1XPBD49X... |
| Jan 23, 2025 | UEBO001458 | 3 | CA | 2 | 0 | PTRB 1XPBD49X... |
| Jan 9, 2025 | UBNL001351 | 2 | CA | 1 | 0 | PTRB 1XPBD49X... |
| Dec 10, 2024 | NDM1006801 | 1 | CA | 0 | 0 | PTRB 1XPXD49X... |
| Nov 12, 2024 | UDFY002486 | 1 | CA | 2 | 1 | PTRB 1XPXD49X... |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 7010000460 | 3 | AZ | 2 | 0 | PETERBILT 1XPHD49X... |
| Aug 13, 2024 | UG6L004059 | 1 | CA | 1 | 1 | PTRB 1XPBD49X... |
| Aug 10, 2024 | UDT2001667 | 2 | CA | 0 | 0 | PTRB 1XPBD49X... |
May 19, 2026
NEAB002116
Mar 26, 2026
NBED007833
Jan 5, 2026
NDOG006857
Dec 31, 2025
NDM1007954
Nov 19, 2025
UFU4001672
Sep 25, 2025
6575002202
Sep 23, 2025
NFCT000953
Aug 14, 2025
UCJ1000142
May 28, 2025
NDM1007345
May 22, 2025
XE99010605
May 18, 2025
UCRG000476
May 15, 2025
ND6V007521
Apr 16, 2025
UE2I008715
Jan 23, 2025
UEBO001458
Jan 9, 2025
UBNL001351
Dec 10, 2024
NDM1006801
Nov 12, 2024
UDFY002486
Aug 18, 2024
7010000460
Aug 13, 2024
UG6L004059
Aug 10, 2024
UDT2001667
Jun 14, 2024
NDM1006304
May 18, 2024
5925000140
Apr 10, 2024
7010000193
Feb 9, 2024
ND6B005133
Feb 5, 2024
NABI006637
Dec 15, 2023
UDFY002007
Nov 27, 2023
NCXE002097
Nov 24, 2023
UGDD000380
Sep 26, 2023
UEDZ000353
Sep 20, 2023
NABI006143
Jul 10, 2023
ND6V005190
Total Inspections
31
Across all inspection types
Vehicle Inspections
31
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (8 total)
Detailed accident history and severity information
A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2021 | CA7252110139 | CA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jun 1, 2017 | CA4351712854 | CA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Aug 14, 2015 | CA0006292671 | CA | Fatal | 1 | 0 | Yes |
| Apr 11, 2012 | CA0005585977 | CA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Apr 10, 2012 | CA0005592549 | CA | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Nov 11, 2010 | CA0004929294 | CA | Injury | 0 | 4 | Yes |
| Jun 14, 2008 | CA0003782059 | CA | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 23, 2006 | CA0002804982 | CA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Jun 5, 2021
CA • CA7252110139
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jun 1, 2017
CA • CA4351712854
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Aug 14, 2015
CA • CA0006292671
Fatal
1
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Apr 11, 2012
CA • CA0005585977
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Apr 10, 2012
CA • CA0005592549
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Nov 11, 2010
CA • CA0004929294
Fatal
0
Injury
4
Tow
Yes
Jun 14, 2008
CA • CA0003782059
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Sep 23, 2006
CA • CA0002804982
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Fatal Crashes
1
Injury Crashes
6
Total Crashes
8
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
21
Total BASIC Violations
Data from FMCSA SMS
| BASIC Category | Violations | Out of Service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | OK |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 1 | OK |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 7 | Warning |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
Unsafe Driving
OKHours-of-Service Compliance
OKVehicle Maintenance
WarningControlled Substances/Alcohol
OKDriver Fitness
OKHazardous Materials Compliance
OKBASIC Categories
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 31 | Within Range |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 8 | Small Fleet |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 7 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Trailers | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
8
7 owned
Trailers
0
0 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
7
Driver Inspections
3
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
8
Power Units
8
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
Ratings & Reviews
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