DESERT STAR TRANSPORTATION LLC

DOT 661337 MC 309755 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
220 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 5.0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 26.09% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
46 units

Drivers: 90

Trailers: 47 (47 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $2,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

13159 S 6100 W, HERRIMAN, UT, 84096

Phone Number

(801) 253-0777

Mailing Address

13159 S 6100 W, HERRIMAN, UT, 84096

Cell Phone

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Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(801) 253-8696

Business Organization

PARTNERSHIP

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Inactive
29 yrs, 9 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
29 yrs, 4 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2025-02-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2008-06-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2000-02-04 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
1997-04-09 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC309755 1999-11-16

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: $2,000,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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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
2025-03-15 BIPD/Primary GAL 4840079-00 $2,000,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE… - - ACTIVE
2014-06-30 BIPD/Primary A0022768001 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2025-03-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-06-30 BIPD/Primary LTO0004197 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2014-06-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-06-30 BIPD/Primary TF661242 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-06-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-06-30 BIPD/Primary 506-8658034 $750,000 NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. 2010-06-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-06-30 BIPD/Primary CT779737-8008-081 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2009-06-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-06-30 BIPD/Primary TP3040743 $750,000 HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. 2008-06-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-06-30 BIPD/Primary CM0041567 $750,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2007-08-06 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2004-08-04 BIPD/Primary BA2488612 $750,000 WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 2005-06-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-06-30 CARGO MXI98384216 $750,000 FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. 2005-07-31 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-06-30 CARGO 451945 $750,000 FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. 2004-06-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-06-30 CARGO BA2488612 $750,000 WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 2003-06-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1999-12-15 BIPD/Primary CTP0001383 $750,000 FARWEST INSURANCE COMPANY(FAR… 2001-06-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1999-10-09 BIPD/Primary CTP0001383 $750,000 FARWEST INSURANCE COMPANY(FAR… 1999-12-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1996-10-09 BIPD/Primary 7376118696-960 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 1999-10-09 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

5.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

220 inspections · 11 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

26.09%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

69 inspections · 18 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 220 Last inspection: Jul 29, 2026 Total crashes: 33

FMCSA Inspection Records (220 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 29, 2026

9480025792

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 3 NV VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Jul 27, 2026

NC20009262

Level 2 CA FRHT 3AKJJHDR...

Jul 9, 2026

UFYK001581

Level 3 CA VOLV 4V4BC9EJ...

Jul 6, 2026

25JH002157

Level 3 UT PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...

Jul 6, 2026

ND64010488

Level 1 CA FRHT 3AKJHHFG...

Jul 2, 2026

NABI009954

Level 1 CA VOLV 4V4BC9EJ...

Jul 1, 2026

25ZV001272

Level 1 UT VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Jun 19, 2026

26EM000432

1 viol.
Level 3 UT FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHFG...

Jun 13, 2026

UFJK001355

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 3 CA VOLV 4V4BC9EJ...

Jun 12, 2026

NC0Q004825

Level 1 CA FRHT 3AKJHHFG...

Jun 2, 2026

UE7U003551

Level 1 CA FRHT 1FUJHHFG...

Jun 2, 2026

NBGW009375

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 CA FRHT 1FUJHHFG...

May 29, 2026

NELC005396

Level 1 CA FRHT 3AKJHHFG...

May 29, 2026

7233029724

Level 3 NV VOLV 4V4BC9EH...

May 27, 2026

7233029709

Level 3 NV PTRB 1XPBD49X...
Total Inspections

220

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

220

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (33 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.

Jun 28, 2026

UT • UT2602942826

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 4, 2026

UT • UT2600154306

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 2, 2025

AZ • AZ0I25046514

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 24, 2023

CA • CA8602302520

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

4

Tow

Yes

Dec 29, 2022

AZ • AZ0000072942

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 29, 2022

CA • CA7652201838

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 15, 2022

CA • CA0009423490

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Feb 16, 2022

CA • CA8352200135

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 16, 2021

UT • UT2104138601

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 3, 2020

UT • UT2006712901

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

No

Aug 10, 2019

CA • CA8351900950

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 19, 2019

UT • UT1905260641

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Dec 20, 2018

UT • UT1807564701

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 17, 2017

CA • CA8501703715

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 3, 2016

CA • CA0008198405

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

21

Total Crashes

33

View all 33 crashes

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

91

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 17
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 49
OOS: 7

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 21
OOS: 8

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 3

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

220
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

46
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

46

11 owned

Trailers

47

47 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

90

CDL Drivers: 45
Interstate: 90
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

69

Out of Service: 18
OOS Rate: 26.09%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 45
Interstate (<100 mi): 45
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Fresh Produce Refrigerated Beverages

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

PARTNERSHIP

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

46

Power Units

46

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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