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Carrier profile · USDOT 1360391 · MC-521336 · Updated 06/13/2026

DESERT EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LINES INC

8 power unitsavg 8 yrLocal · 2 statesSALINAS, CA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-521336 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
8Power units
6 observed · MCS-150
7Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.0Avg age (yr)
2014–2022 · vPIC
Call dispatch(831) 970-1261Email dispatchDESERT.EXPRESS@YAHOO.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority21 yr active
since 2005
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo31.3%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

8 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

8 yr

Model years 2014–2022 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

21 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2005 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 21-yr authority, 31% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is DESERT EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LINES INC safe to work with?

Is DESERT EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LINES INC safe to load? DESERT EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LINES INC (USDOT 1360391, MC-521336) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in SALINAS, CA, operating 8 power units and 7 drivers. Operating authority has been active 21 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 31 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 31.3% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (93/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
DEDESERT EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LINES INC 93
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Frequently asked

What is DESERT EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LINES INC's USDOT number?

DESERT EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LINES INC's USDOT number is 1360391, and its motor carrier number is MC-521336.

Is DESERT EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LINES INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, DESERT EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LINES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is DESERT EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LINES INC's safety record?

DESERT EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LINES INC has a 31.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 31 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 93/100 (tier: clear).

How big is DESERT EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LINES INC's fleet?

DESERT EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LINES INC operates 8 power units and 7 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is DESERT EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LINES INC based?

DESERT EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LINES INC is based in SALINAS, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.