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DESERT EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LINES INC

11 MAPLE ST SUITE D · Salinas, CA 93901

Authorized: Property
(831) 970-1261 Tap to call
  • MC #521336
  • USDOT #1360391 USDOT Active
  • 8
    Power Units
  • 7
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

DESERT EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LINES INC is a Salinas, CA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of California. This company has 8 truck(s) in their fleet and 7 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-521336 and their USDOT number is 1360391.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/07/2026 · last updated May 21, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/07/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 679,385 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 17 inspections (past 24 months) California — 17 inspections (past 24 months) California — 17 inspections (past 24 months) California — 17 inspections (past 24 months) California — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 4 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: CA (17), AZ (4). Home base: Salinas, California.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.51 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.61 3 Vehicle Maintenance 5.65 8 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 21
    Total
  • 10
    Clean
  • 11
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 15 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 396.3A1-STLNSteering - Loose nuts on tie rods/pitman arm/drag link/steering arm/tie rod1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 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.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 7

  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.47D2-BLT-1/16ADAir Disc Brake - Lining/pad thickness less than 1/16 inch1× SW 4
  • 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
DESERT EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LINES INC
11 MAPLE ST SUITE D
SALINAS, CA 93901
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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