Freight Carrier · Mesa, AZ

DESERT TRANSFER

2448 W KIOWA AVE · Mesa, AZ 85005

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #827177
  • USDOT #2404458 USDOT Active
  • 6
    Power Units
  • 4
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

DESERT TRANSFER is a Mesa, AZ freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Arizona. This company has 6 truck(s) in their fleet and 4 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-827177 and their USDOT number is 2404458.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/16/2024 · last updated May 2, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/16/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 220,000 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: AZ (13). Home base: Mesa, Arizona.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated 19 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 7.33 5 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 12.06 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.52 1

Inspection Summary

  • 13
    Total
  • 2
    Clean
  • 11
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 28 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation. OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve OOS×1 SW 4

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 19

  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative SW 6
  • 393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system. SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
DESERT TRANSFER
2448 W KIOWA AVE
MESA, AZ 85005
Mailing Address
SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION LLC
PO BOX 6944
PHOENIX, AZ 85005

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