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DESERT STAR LOGISTICS LLC

13652 MATFEN · El Paso, TX 79928

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #1358073
  • USDOT #3787340 USDOT Active
  • 6
    Power Units
  • 8
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

DESERT STAR LOGISTICS LLC is a El Paso, TX freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 6 truck(s) in their fleet and 8 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1358073 and their USDOT number is 3787340.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/25/2025 · last updated Oct 2, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/25/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 6 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 6 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: TX (15), AZ (6), NM (6). Home base: El Paso, Texas.

Safety Record

14 Severe Violations Updated Oct 14, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 5.32 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 2.41 10 Vehicle Maintenance 9.63 20 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.45 2

Inspection Summary

  • 27
    Total
  • 5
    Clean
  • 22
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 67 unique codes

Critical 20

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 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
  • 396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person1× SW 8
  • 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43(a)No/improper tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Hours of Service 12

  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status2× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS2× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.32BDriver failed to assume or decline unassigned driving time1× SW 5
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically2× SW 3
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)2× SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids2× SW 1
  • 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.1× SW 1
  • 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
  • 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× SW 1
  • 395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 33

  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps2× SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20012× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BARAir Brake - Leaking air tank.1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak4× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required2× SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp4× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories2× SW 2
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× SW 2
  • 393.203(a)Cab door missing/broken1× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
  • 393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
  • 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1
  • 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment1× SW 1
  • 393.104(b)Damaged securement system/tiedowns1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
DESERT STAR LOGISTICS LLC
13652 MATFEN
EL PASO, TX 79928
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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