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Carrier profile · USDOT 454597 · MC-235289 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Desert Refined Products Transport Inc
30 power unitsavg 12 yrRegional · 5 statesPHOENIX, AZ88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-235289 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
30Power units
24 observed · MCS-150
29Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.0Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 35 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1991.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 116 inspections.
USDOT registration3535 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo10.8%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal44
3 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
12 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
35 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1991 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
DESERT REFINED PRODUCTS TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 454597) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Aug 1, 2021 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 10.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 77 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 74 vehicle-level and 77 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 4 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 30 power units and 32 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 14, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jul 13, 2010 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is DESERT REFINED PRODUCTS TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number?
DESERT REFINED PRODUCTS TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number is 454597, and its motor carrier number is MC-235289.
Is DESERT REFINED PRODUCTS TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, DESERT REFINED PRODUCTS TRANSPORT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is DESERT REFINED PRODUCTS TRANSPORT INC's safety record?
DESERT REFINED PRODUCTS TRANSPORT INC has a 10.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 116 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is DESERT REFINED PRODUCTS TRANSPORT INC's fleet?
DESERT REFINED PRODUCTS TRANSPORT INC operates 30 power units and 32 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DESERT REFINED PRODUCTS TRANSPORT INC based?
DESERT REFINED PRODUCTS TRANSPORT INC is based in PHOENIX, AZ, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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