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Carrier profile · USDOT 2404458 · MC-827177 · Updated 06/13/2026

SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION LLC

DBA DESERT TRANSFER

6 power unitsavg 14.5 yrLocal · 1 statesMESA, AZ
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-827177 ACTIVE
Verified linksFMCSA SAFERCall
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
6Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
8Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
14.5Avg age (yr)
2003–2023 · vPIC
Call dispatch(602) 616-0302

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 well above average
Operating authority13 yr active
since 2013
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo50.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

6 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

14.5 yr

Model years 2003–2023 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

13 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2013 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 13-yr authority, 50% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION LLC safe to work with?

Is SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION LLC safe to load? SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 2404458, MC-827177) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in MESA, AZ, operating 6 power units and 4 drivers. Operating authority has been active 13 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 19 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 50.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (86/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
STSOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION LLC 86
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Frequently asked

What is SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION LLC's USDOT number?

SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION LLC's USDOT number is 2404458, and its motor carrier number is MC-827177.

Is SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION LLC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION LLC's safety record?

SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION LLC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 19 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 86/100 (tier: clear).

How big is SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION LLC's fleet?

SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION LLC operates 6 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION LLC based?

SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION LLC is based in MESA, AZ, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.