DBA: DESERT RAT TRANSPORTATION

DOUG P CASPERS

DOT 722887 MC 331484 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
8 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 12.5% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
2 units

Drivers: 2

Trailers: 4 (4 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

1749 E 1ST PLACE, MESA, AZ, 85203

Phone Number

(480) 797-9477

Mailing Address

1749 E 1ST PLACE, MESA, AZ, 85203

Cell Phone

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Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

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Business Organization

INDIVIDUAL

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
28 yrs, 6 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2025-04-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-04-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2014-04-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-03-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2012-03-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2011-03-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2010-06-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2009-04-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2009-03-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-03-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-01-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2004-11-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2004-11-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2004-08-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2004-06-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1998-01-23 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

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: $1,000,000
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
2025-04-24 BIPD/Primary CA995256588 $1,000,000 UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COM… - - ACTIVE
2015-04-01 BIPD/Primary MCP16290A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2025-05-13 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2014-04-01 BIPD/Primary 6SAA3-547393 $750,000 MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY 2015-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-04-01 CARGO 6SIA3-547393 $750,000 MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY 2015-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-04-01 BIPD/Primary 6SAA3-547393 $750,000 MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY 2014-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-04-01 CARGO 6SIA3-547393 $750,000 MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY 2014-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-04-01 BIPD/Primary 6SAA3-547393 $750,000 MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY 2013-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-04-01 CARGO 6SIA3-547393 $750,000 MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY 2013-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-04-01 BIPD/Primary 6SAA3-547393 $750,000 MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY 2012-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-04-01 BIPD/Primary 6SAA3-547393 $750,000 MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-05-11 BIPD/Primary GWP61300A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2010-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-03-11 BIPD/Primary GWP61300A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2009-05-11 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-07-20 BIPD/Primary TRK-0010071-1 $750,000 MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMP… 2009-03-11 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-03-11 BIPD/Primary TRK-0010071-01 $750,000 MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMP… 2007-07-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-03-11 BIPD/Primary TN433329 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2006-03-11 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-02-17 BIPD/Primary LCW103120 $750,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2005-03-11 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-01-20 BIPD/Primary LCW103120 $750,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2005-02-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-12-17 BIPD/Primary LCW103120 $750,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2005-01-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-11-22 BIPD/Primary LCW103120 $750,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2004-12-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-08-26 BIPD/Primary LCW103120 $750,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2004-11-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-06-30 BIPD/Primary LCW103120 $750,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2004-08-26 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

12.5%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

8 inspections · 1 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

None%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

0 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 8 Last inspection: Jul 16, 2026 Total crashes: 4

FMCSA Inspection Records (8 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 16, 2026

7540002533

1 viol.
Level 2 AZ PETERBILT 1XP5DB9X...

Jul 10, 2026

0749Q5BJ3V

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 NM PETERBILT 1XPXD49X...

Jul 6, 2026

6455001185

4 viol.
Level 2 AZ PETERBILT 1XPXD49X...

Aug 28, 2025

7032029125

Level 3 NV 1XP5DB9X...

Apr 8, 2025

1085400112

1 viol.
Level 1 AZ PETERBILT 1XP5DB9X...

Aug 21, 2024

1086300029

Level 2 AZ PETERBILT 1XP5DB9X...

Aug 11, 2024

7066000024

2 viol.
Level 2 AZ PETERBILT 1XPXD49X...

Aug 8, 2024

9278O6AGST

Level 3 NM PTRB 1XPXD49X...
Total Inspections

8

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

8

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.

May 15, 2018

AZ • AZ0000025847

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 1, 2006

AZ • AZ0015711555

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Apr 10, 2001

TX • TX245201900V

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 4, 2000

AL • AL000003601A

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

3

Total Crashes

4

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

3

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 0

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
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

8
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

2
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

2

2 owned

Trailers

4

4 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

2

CDL Drivers: 2
Interstate: 2
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

0

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

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Motor Vehicles Drive/Tow Away Logs/Lumber Machinery Intermodal Oilfield Farm Supplies Construction

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

INDIVIDUAL

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

2

Power Units

2

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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