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DESERT RAT TRANSPORTATION

1749 E 1ST PLACE · Mesa, AZ 85203

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  • MC #331484
  • USDOT #722887 USDOT Active
  • 2
    Power Units
  • 2
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

DESERT RAT TRANSPORTATION is a Mesa, AZ freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Arizona. This company has 2 truck(s) in their fleet and 2 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-331484 and their USDOT number is 722887.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/07/2024 · last updated Aug 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name DOUG P CASPERS
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 10/07/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 150,000 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Driveaway/Towaway
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Oilfield Equipment
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Arizona — 6 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: AZ (6), NM (2), NV (1). Home base: Mesa, Arizona.

Safety Record

1 Severe Violations Updated Sep 2, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 7.86 6 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 9
    Total
  • 3
    Clean
  • 6
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 10 unique codes

Critical 2

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.70B1I-CDFAMCoupling - Sliding fifth wheel fore/aft stop is missing/not secured1× OOS×1 SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 8

  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance4× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
DESERT RAT TRANSPORTATION
1749 E 1ST PLACE
MESA, AZ 85203
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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