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Carrier profile · USDOT 4518529 · MC-1789937

DESERT OWLS TRUCKING LLC

1 power unitsavg 8.2 yrLocal · 2 statesSOMERTON, AZ
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1789937 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.2Avg age (yr)
2014–2023 · vPIC
Call dispatch(928) 398-5960Email dispatchdesertowlstrucking11@gmail.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 fileNew entrant, limited track record
Operating authority0 yr active
since 2026
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo100.0%
▲ 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

Owner-operator

1 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

8.2 yr

Model years 2014–2023 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityNew

0 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2026 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 0-yr authority, 100% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is DESERT OWLS TRUCKING LLC safe to work with?

Is DESERT OWLS TRUCKING LLC safe to load? DESERT OWLS TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 4518529, MC-1789937) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in SOMERTON, AZ, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver. Operating authority has been active 0 years (under the 24-month threshold). Across 3 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 100.0% (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 (94/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
DODESERT OWLS TRUCKING LLC 94
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Safety

3 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks

Out-of-service rate· trailing 24 months vs national benchmark

Vehicle OOS 100.0% (24-mo)3 veh insp · 24-mo · nat'l 22.26%
050%nat'l 22.26%
Driver OOS 33.3% (24-mo)3 drv insp · 24-mo · nat'l 6.67%
030%nat'l 6.67%

Inspection coverage· expected vs observed · the fraud signal

Inspection coverage

How heavily FMCSA inspects this fleet for its size — it tells you how much to trust the safety signals above. Thin coverage on a young authority is a fraud signal nobody else surfaces.

Well-monitored
Under-inspected
Expected
Well-monitored
Heavily inspected
≈1.5 / unit·yr
thin signalabundant signal
Within the expected band for a 1-unit fleet — FMCSA has inspected this carrier often enough that the out-of-service and violation signals above are statistically trustworthy.
Registered power units
1
Inspections · 24 mo
3
Annualized
≈2 / yr
Coverage
≈1.5 inspections / unit · yr

Violation themes· decoded · grouped by BASIC

What this carrier actually gets cited for — FMCSA violation codes decoded into plain English, ranked by frequency.

  • 393.11 Required lamps/reflectors missingVehicle Maintenance3
  • 392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving3
  • 393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance2
  • 393.70 Coupling devices / fifth wheelVehicle Maintenance1 · 1 OOS
  • 393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance1
  • 391.11 Driver not qualifiedDriver Fitness1 · 1 OOS
  • 396.17 Periodic (annual) inspectionVehicle Maintenance1
  • 393.207 Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)Vehicle Maintenance1 · 1 OOS
  • 393.45 Brake tubing / hose defectsVehicle Maintenance1
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Authority & insurance

Can they legally + adequately haul your load?

Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type

Operating authority

Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None

Insurance & bonds

BIPD / liability (required)Filed with FMCSA
CargoNone
Surety bond (BMC-84)None

Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses

No insurance filing history on record.

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Equipment & fleet

VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC

Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed

Registered power units (MCS-150)
1
Observed power (24 mo)
2
Trailers (towed)
3

Capacity is power units only — trailers are towed equipment and are never summed into a fleet-size figure.

Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs

8.2 yr
Average age
2023
Newest model yr
2014
Oldest model yr
40%
VINs decoded
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Operations & lanes

Revealed by inspection density across 2 states · 24 mo

Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography

Operating radiusLocal
revealed
States observed2
US states
Inspections · 24 mo3
CA busiest

Inspection density by state· each tile = a state · shade = inspections, last 24 mo

Home base
SOMERTON, AZ
624 W ANGELICA ST
Top corridor
CA ⇄ AZ
CA 2 · AZ 1
Density
fewermore
Shade = roadside inspections, last 24 mo.
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Network & fraud

Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict

Last 12 months: 1 truck also ran under 1 other carrier

VINs inspected under this carrier were recently inspected under other USDOTs too — the active double-broker / shared-equipment signal: USDOT 3359296Some overlap is legitimate (leased or sold equipment); review alongside the other signals.

Shares a company officer with other carriers

joel acuna- nunez — 2 carriers: USDOT 4498591

Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units

Registered (MCS-150)1
Observed (24 mo)2
Shared w/ other carriers1

Roadside-observed power units materially exceed the registered MCS-150 fleet — confirm the carrier is operating within its filed capacity.

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Identity & contact

FMCSA census + L&I dossier

Location

Physical address
624 W ANGELICA ST, SOMERTON, AZ, 85350
Mailing address
PO BOX 1129, SOMERTON, AZ, 85350
Operation
Interstate

Contact

Phone
(928) 398-5960
Email
desertowlstrucking11@gmail.com

Registration

Officer
Joel Acuna- Nunez
USDOT / docket
4518529 · MC-1789937
First registered
01/14/2026
Last MCS-150
04/17/2026
FMCSA safety rating
Not rated
D-U-N-S
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Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)

1Power units
1Drivers
1CDL drivers
—Annual mileage
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Federal activity

Daily-captured FMCSA licensing & insurance changes — monitored by Vektor

Federal record activity· monitored daily by Vektor

No licensing or insurance changes captured since Vektor began monitoring this carrier (June 2026). Quiet is usually good.

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Reviews

Verified broker, shipper & driver reviews — moderated

Performance ratings only — never the Vektor risk score
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Frequently asked

What is DESERT OWLS TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number?

DESERT OWLS TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number is 4518529, and its motor carrier number is MC-1789937.

Is DESERT OWLS TRUCKING LLC authorized to operate?

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

What is DESERT OWLS TRUCKING LLC's safety record?

DESERT OWLS TRUCKING LLC has a 100.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 3 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).

How big is DESERT OWLS TRUCKING LLC's fleet?

DESERT OWLS TRUCKING LLC operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is DESERT OWLS TRUCKING LLC based?

DESERT OWLS TRUCKING LLC is based in SOMERTON, AZ, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.