DESERT AUTO CORP

DOT 2557413 MC 891857 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
33 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 12.12% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 15.38% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
3 units

Drivers: 3

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

14212 W BUTLER DR, WADDELL, AZ, 85355

Phone Number

(754) 333-4643

Mailing Address

13940 W MEEKER BLVD ST115146, SUN CITY WEST, AZ, 85375

Cell Phone

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Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(754) 333-4646

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
11 yrs, 7 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2026-02-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2025-11-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2025-07-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2025-02-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2024-12-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2023-12-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-10-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-05-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2020-01-07 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2019-11-06 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2019-02-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-01-02 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2017-12-19 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2016-12-05 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2015-11-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC891857 2019-11-06
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC891857 2019-01-02
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC891857 2017-12-19
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC891857 2016-12-05

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
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
2026-02-09 BIPD/Primary BE20173637-00 $750,000 TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE C… - - ACTIVE
2025-11-18 BIPD/Primary BE20173637-00 $750,000 TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE C… 2026-02-09 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2025-08-19 BIPD/Primary CA990823240 $750,000 UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COM… 2025-11-16 CANCEL CANCELLED
2025-07-15 BIPD/Primary CA990823240 $750,000 UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COM… 2025-08-19 CANCEL CANCELLED
2025-03-14 BIPD/Primary CA990823240 $750,000 UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COM… 2025-07-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2024-12-21 BIPD/Primary CA990823240 $750,000 UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COM… 2025-03-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2024-03-14 BIPD/Primary AFXAZ002046-00 $750,000 KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO… 2024-12-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2024-02-13 BIPD/Primary AFXAZ002046-00 $750,000 KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO… 2024-04-13 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2023-12-21 BIPD/Primary AFXAZ002046-00 $750,000 KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO… 2024-03-19 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2021-12-28 BIPD/Primary MMTH25549090 $750,000 INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NO… 2023-12-30 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2021-09-30 BIPD/Primary CA01583059 $750,000 UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COM… 2021-12-28 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-06-21 BIPD/Primary CA01583059 $750,000 UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COM… 2021-09-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
2019-12-28 BIPD/Primary CA1583059 $750,000 UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COM… 2021-06-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2019-10-31 BIPD/Primary ATG-AZ-0000831-18-01 $750,000 AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION GROUP… 2020-01-22 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2019-03-17 BIPD/Primary ATG-AZ-0000831-18-01 $750,000 AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION GROUP… 2019-10-31 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-12-28 BIPD/Primary ATG-AZ-0000831-18-01 $750,000 AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION GROUP… 2019-03-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-12-27 BIPD/Primary WN213778 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-12-27 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-11-16 BIPD/Primary QAZD-95747-01 $750,000 QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY 2017-12-07 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-12-07 BIPD/Primary QAZD-95747-01 $750,000 QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY 2017-11-16 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-11-25 BIPD/Primary QAZD-92632-02 $750,000 QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY 2016-11-25 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-11-25 BIPD/Primary QAZD-92632-01 $750,000 QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY 2015-11-25 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

12.12%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

33 inspections · 4 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

15.38%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

13 inspections · 2 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 33 Last inspection: Jun 17, 2026 Total crashes: 4

FMCSA Inspection Records (33 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 17, 2026

3099000633

1 viol.
Level 3 FL VOLVO 4V5RC9EH...

May 1, 2026

3099000542

1 viol.
Level 3 FL PETERBILT 1NP5DB9X...

Apr 23, 2026

7656001203

4 viol.
Level 2 AZ PETERBILT 1XP7D49X...

Apr 23, 2026

7656001203

4 viol.
Level 2 AZ PETERBILT 1XP7D49X...

Feb 11, 2026

UCIM000132

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 CA PTRB 1XP7D49X...

Dec 16, 2025

1012702373

4 viol.
Level 2 AZ PETERBILT 1XP7D49X...

Nov 17, 2025

MC00480851

Level 3 MS PTRB 1XP7D49X...

Nov 12, 2025

NBTJ007933

Level 2 CA PTRB 1XP7D49X...

Apr 10, 2025

3099009801

1 viol.
Level 2 FL PETERBILT 1NP5DB9X...

Apr 7, 2025

3099009790

Level 3 FL PETERBILT 1NP5DB9X...

Mar 3, 2025

0394000727

6 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 SC PETERBILT 1NP5DB9X...

Nov 14, 2024

8754000541

1 viol.
Level 3 VA PETERBILT 1NP5DB9X...

Oct 31, 2024

0006696470

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 NC VOLV 4V5RC9EH...

May 17, 2024

0006648553

1 viol.
Level 3 NC VOLV 4V5RC9EH...

Mar 17, 2024

0006632508

Level 2 NC PTRB 1NP5DB9X...
Total Inspections

33

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

33

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (4 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.

Jul 13, 2024

NJ • NJ0004529613

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Nov 14, 2023

CO • CO2023001661

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 10, 2018

NJ • NJ0018915710

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 14, 2017

VA • VA0170485013

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

4

Total Crashes

4

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

19

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 1

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 12
OOS: 2

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

33
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

3
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

3

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

3

CDL Drivers: 3
Interstate: 0
Intrastate: 3
Driver Inspections

13

Out of Service: 2
OOS Rate: 15.38%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 0
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 3
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Motor Vehicles Drive/Tow Away Refrigerated Beverages Paper Products

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

3

Power Units

3

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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