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Carrier profile · USDOT 3518329 · MC-1166945 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
DESERT CARAVAN INC
DBA 46237
16 power unitsavg 8.2 yrRegional · 5 statesBROWNSBURG, IN86/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1166945 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
16Power units
8 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.2Avg age (yr)
2009–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
USDOT registration55 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo60.060.0 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.2 yr
Model years 2009–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
5 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2020 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
DESERT CARAVAN INC (USDOT 3518329) has a Vektor safety score of 86/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY effective Dec 10, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 60.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 5 vehicle-level and 8 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 16 power units and 12 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 7, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is DESERT CARAVAN INC's USDOT number?
DESERT CARAVAN INC's USDOT number is 3518329, and its motor carrier number is MC-1166945.
Is DESERT CARAVAN INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, DESERT CARAVAN INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is DESERT CARAVAN INC's safety record?
DESERT CARAVAN INC has a 60.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 9 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash 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 DESERT CARAVAN INC's fleet?
DESERT CARAVAN INC operates 16 power units and 12 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DESERT CARAVAN INC based?
DESERT CARAVAN INC is based in BROWNSBURG, IN, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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