HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3787340-desert-star-logistics-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 08:46 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
DESERT STAR LOGISTICS LLC
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (575) 640-4201, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1358073.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1358073 | — | MS Transverse Specialty Insurance Company Policy TSMDXCA001016601 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 23, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
8 of 25 · Texas avg 25.1%
2 of 26 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 31, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 7, 2026 | TX | 1 | 5 | No |
| Jun 10, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 3 | No |
| Jun 2, 2026 | TX | 2 | 7 | Yes |
| Apr 23, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Apr 22, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Apr 17, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Feb 24, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | No |
| Feb 19, 2026 | TX | 2 | 4 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Texas average covers 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 driver inspections of all Texas-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
92 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 16 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 94 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 68 | 13 | 73.9% | 78.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 18 | 1 | 19.6% | 11.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 3.3% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 4 | 0 |
| Oil and/or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965B | 4 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 3 | 0 |
| BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
| Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard bulkhead or other cargo Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393110B | 2 | 2 |
| Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347B | 2 | 1 |
| Inoperative/defective brakes Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348A | 2 | 1 |
| Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H4 | 2 | 0 |
| ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically Fail to transfer ELD records · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524D | 2 | 0 |
| False report of drivers record of duty status False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Texas column is the mix across all Texas-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 3787340 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1358073 |
| Legal name | DESERT STAR LOGISTICS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 12 |
| Drivers | 8 |
| Annual mileage | 450,000 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 23, 2021 · 4 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 28, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherOther
Questions about DESERT STAR LOGISTICS LLC
What does DESERT STAR LOGISTICS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1358073: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about DESERT STAR LOGISTICS LLC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking DESERT STAR LOGISTICS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3787340. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (575) 640-4201, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1358073, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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