High Desert Mulching Safety Record

DOT# 1161518 · Bend, OR 97702 · 5413305558

C

Average safety record — scored 40/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 12/29/2025

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 20/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, High Desert Mulching (DOT# 1161518) in Bend, Oregon has 10 inspections on record and a 30.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

10 Inspections
30.0% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
17 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 30.0%
Carrier: 30.0% (3 of 10) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 10.0%
Carrier: 10.0% (1 of 10) National: 6.4%
32% OOS rate better than 32% of carriers in Oregon
27% crash rate better than 27% of carriers in Oregon

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 2 states: OR, WA
Level 1: 5 (50%) Level 2: 3 (30%) Level 3: 2 (20%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
12/29/2025 OR 3 0 0
06/24/2025 OR 2 0 0
04/04/2025 OR 1 0 0
06/13/2024 WA 1 1 0
04/30/2024 OR 2 0 0
02/09/2024 WA 2 2 0
12/21/2023 OR 1 0 0
12/21/2023 OR 1 0 1
09/12/2023 OR 1 0 0
08/30/2023 OR 3 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC766378
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company $1,000 01/14/2026

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 17
Drivers 13
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 08/19/2003
MCS-150 Filed 20250716 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 210,600
Address 303 Se 2nd St, Bend, OR 97702