Desert Runner Transportation INC Safety Record
DOT# 1586246 · Nogales, AZ 85621 · 5202819488
Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 02/15/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 30/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Desert Runner Transportation INC (DOT# 1586246) in Nogales, Arizona has 54 inspections on record with 115 violations and a 22.2% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
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.
Violation Categories · 115 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 54 records
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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/15/2026 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 02/08/2026 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 01/21/2026 | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| 09/27/2025 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 08/05/2025 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 07/24/2025 | CA | 3 | 0 |
| 05/28/2025 | US | 0 | 0 |
| 04/01/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/11/2025 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 02/28/2025 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Trisura Specialty Insurance Company | $1,000 |
Fleet Profile
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.