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DESERT STATES CONTRACTING
DBA: J&w Excavating
El Mirage, AZ
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 1736656
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1736656
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
November 13, 2024
FMCSA Registration
February 11, 2008
Annual Mileage
950,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
10295 North El Mirage, El Mirage, AZ 85335
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Devon Knox
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 6, 2025 | AZ | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XP5D69X3XD483997 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| July 12, 2024 | AZ | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1NPSLPEX2KD265912 | 0 | Clean |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 6, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 4 | Out of service |
| January 6, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 4 | Cited |
| January 6, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | 1 | Cited |
| January 6, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 1 | Cited |
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2024 | AZ | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| September 25, 2024 | AZ | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| August 20, 2024 | AZ | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AZ2
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Peterbilt 365 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPSLPEX2KD265912 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D69X3XD483997 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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