Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
7 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1586246 · MC-587253 ·
Desert Runner Transportation Inc
7 power unitsavg 6.9 yrRegional · 3 statesNOGALES, AZ81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-587253 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
7Power units
14 observed · MCS-150
11Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.9Avg age (yr)
2007–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.9 yr
Model years 2007–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
19 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2006 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
48 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
DESERT RUNNER TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 1586246) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jan 23, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 27.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier received 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 11 vehicle-level and 18 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It reports 7 power units and 8 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 29, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Feb 12, 2020 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is DESERT RUNNER TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number?
DESERT RUNNER TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number is 1586246, and its motor carrier number is MC-587253.
Is DESERT RUNNER TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. DESERT RUNNER TRANSPORTATION INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is DESERT RUNNER TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?
DESERT RUNNER TRANSPORTATION INC has a 27.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 50 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is DESERT RUNNER TRANSPORTATION INC's fleet?
DESERT RUNNER TRANSPORTATION INC operates 7 power units and 8 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DESERT RUNNER TRANSPORTATION INC based?
DESERT RUNNER TRANSPORTATION INC is based in NOGALES, AZ, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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