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Freight Carrier · Omaha, NE

DESERT KING

Name: DESERT KING
Address: 14115 CALHOUN ROAD, OMAHA, NE, 68152, US
Telephone: (402) 680-2587

14115 CALHOUN ROAD · Omaha, NE 68152

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #853555
USDOT #2468908 USDOT Active

6
Power Units
5
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

DESERT KING is a Omaha, NE freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Nebraska. This company has 6 truck(s) in their fleet and 5 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-853555 and their USDOT number is 2468908.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/10/2025 · last updated Aug 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name DESERT KING TRANSPORTATION INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 12/10/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 505,183 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
Refrigerated Food
Beverages

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Home base Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: AZ (2), CA (1), CO (1), KS (1), TX (1), IA (1), MO (1), NV (1). Home base: Omaha, Nebraska.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Aug 30, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.23 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 2.87 5 Vehicle Maintenance 10.64 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.37 1

Inspection Summary

9
Total
3
Clean
6
With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 24 unique codes

Critical 5

393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)2× OOS×2 SW 5
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 16

393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing1× SW 6
393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.1× SW 6
393.11A1-LTNRVLighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle.1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.55B-BHydraulic Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 19991× SW 4
393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19932× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
392.2SLSNCState/Local Laws - CMV snow chains required1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5

Hours of Service 1

395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

DESERT KING
14115 CALHOUN ROAD
OMAHA, NE 68152

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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