Freight Carrier · Nogales, AZ
DESERT RUNNER TRANSPORTATION INC
284 EAST BAFFERT DRIVE · Nogales, AZ 85621
AUTHORIZED FOR:
(520) 281-9488
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- MC #587253
- USDOT #1586246 USDOT Active
- 7Power Units
- 8Drivers
- CarrierEntity Type
About this carrier
DESERT RUNNER TRANSPORTATION INC is a Nogales, AZ freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Arizona. This company has 7 truck(s) in their fleet and 8 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-587253 and their USDOT number is 1586246.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/29/2026 · last updated Oct 21, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MCS-150 Filed 09/29/2026
- MCS-150 Mileage 1,940,321 (2024)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
- Fresh Produce
- Refrigerated Food
- Beverages
- Paper Products
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: AZ (8), CA (7), US (1). Home base: Nogales, Arizona.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 0Injury
- 0Tow
- 0Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
1.98
3
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
1.2
3
Vehicle Maintenance
6.57
7
Drugs / Alcohol
0
0
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0.41
1
Inspection Summary
- 16Total
- 5Clean
- 11With violations
24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026
Violations Cited 22 unique codes
Critical 7
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75A2-TAOBB-6Tires - Any tire with observable bumps, bulge or knots
- 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed
- 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Unsafe Driving 3
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 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
- 392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions
Hours of Service 4
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.
- 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.
Vehicle Maintenance 8
- 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 396.3A1-AASGMD-L6Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
Locations
Physical Address
DESERT RUNNER TRANSPORTATION INC284 EAST BAFFERT DRIVE
NOGALES, AZ 85621
Mailing Address
DESERT RUNNER TRANSPORTATION INC284 E BAFFERT DR
NOGALES, AZ 85621