Desert Transport Safety Record

DOT# 2455903 · El Centro, CA 92243 · 7606623064

Legal name: Leticia Moreno

A

Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/23/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Desert Transport (DOT# 2455903) in El Centro, California has 252 inspections on record with 293 violations and a 19.4% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

252 Inspections
19.4% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
13 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 19.4%
Carrier: 19.4% (49 of 252) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.4%
Carrier: 2.4% (6 of 252) National: 6.4%
40% OOS rate better than 40% of carriers in California
20% crash rate better than 20% of carriers in California

Violation Categories · 293 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.

293 total violations across 252 inspections
55 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (19%)
Vehicle Maintenance
217
Unsafe Driving
53
Hours of Service
9
Driver Fitness
11
Other
3

Inspection History · 100 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.

Inspected across 3 states: AZ, CA, US
Level 1: 145 (58%) Level 2: 23 (9%) Level 3: 79 (31%) Level 4: 5 (2%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/23/2026 US 1 0 0
03/12/2026 CA 1 0 0
03/12/2026 CA 1 0 0
03/05/2026 CA 1 2 0
02/20/2026 US 1 0 0
02/20/2026 US 1 0 0
02/18/2026 CA 2 0 0
02/17/2026 CA 1 0 0
02/17/2026 US 1 0 0
02/13/2026 US 1 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.

MC/MX Number MC848102
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary New Horizon Insurance Company $1,000 01/12/2026

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.

Power Units 13
Drivers 10
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 11/21/2013
MCS-150 Filed 20251104 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 415,000
Address 297 Ocotillo Dr, El Centro, CA 92243

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Resources

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