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DESERT HIGHWAY TRANS LLC

116 S INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 45 · Hutchins, TX 75141

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #14643
  • USDOT #2981855 USDOT Active
  • 20
    Power Units
  • 20
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

DESERT HIGHWAY TRANS LLC is a Hutchins, TX freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Texas. This company has 20 truck(s) in their fleet and 20 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-14643 and their USDOT number is 2981855.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/24/2026 · last updated May 7, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/24/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 870,560 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 31.3% 23.4% Driver 0% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.72 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.05 2 Vehicle Maintenance 5.25 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 30
    Total
  • 16
    Clean
  • 14
    With violations

24-month window ending Apr 24, 2026

Violations Cited 21 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2

Vehicle Maintenance 11

  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations1× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment1× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 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

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
DESERT HIGHWAY TRANS LLC
116 S INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 45
HUTCHINS, TX 75141
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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