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DESERT STAR LOGISTICS LLC
El Paso, TX
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
32.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 86% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3787340 · MC 1358073
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1358073 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Ms Transverse Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
32.0% OOS · 31 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
32.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 86% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 31 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1358073
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
MS Transverse Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy TSMDXCA001016601
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3787340
MC Number
MC-1358073
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 28, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 23, 2021
Authority Granted
March 7, 2024
Annual Mileage
450,000 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
13652 Matfen, El Paso, TX 79928
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Luis Alberto Ozaeta
Officer 2
Jesus Aaron Rodriguez
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
31
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
30
Out-of-Service Violations
19
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance94
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service18
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
32.0% of 25 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
86th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
21 of 27 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 28 inspections
Hours of Service
10 of 28 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 28 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 28 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX17
AZ7
NM7
Fleet & Equipment (23)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~12
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
11
Flatbed
8
Semi-trailer
4
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK95LN39572 | 8 | 3 |
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM9620DH716350 | 6 | 2 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2481FA269628 | 5 | 2 |
| 2008 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14820381546720 | 4 | — |
| 2001 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CG31PJ12113 | 4 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK27LY62039 | 4 | 1 |
| Gdan | Semi-trailer | 1GRDM9627JH130420 | 4 | 2 |
| 2001 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CG01PH75383 | 3 | 2 |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK37LY29180 | 3 | 2 |
| 2009 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLCK69LAA4670 | 3 | — |
Show all 23 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2530K5786005 | 3 | 1 |
| 2009 Transcraft | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF5320991086057 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 International LF517 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSCXAPR6FN649649 | 2 | 2 |
| Bens | Semi-trailer | 5DMFABTB35M000604 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148204C1555967 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CG92LJ01903 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK26LV59762 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK77DX12535 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCG33LJ93971 | 1 | — |
| Not yet decoded | Semi-trailer | 1G9VT402X9H017138 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc Reinke Manufacturing Company Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4C6FC482511090066 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 Wilson Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4WWBMA6A4WM602077 | 1 | — |
| Trao | Semi-trailer | UNKNOWN | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (31)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2026 | V262510821 | TX, TX | II | 1 | — | DROP SITE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJA6CG01PH75383 1GRDM9620DH716350 |
TX R831760 TX 188C102 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| July 7, 2026 | V262445058 | 137M IH10 EB, TX | I | 5 | — | NATIONAL GYPSUM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GDAN |
1FUJA6CK27LY62039 1GRDM9627JH130420 |
TX R781796 TX 222C246 |
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45DLPC | Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| June 10, 2026 | 5617001115 | CASA GRANDE AZ | II | 3 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE |
1FUJA6CK27LY62039 1GRDM9627JH130420 |
TX R781796 TX 222C246 |
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTR | State/Local Laws - Truck restriction | |||||||||
| June 2, 2026 | V262375619 | LAT:31¿¿10'08.89"N, TX | II | 7 | 2 | VINTON STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJA6CG01PH75383 1GRDM9620DH716350 |
TX R831760 TX 188C102 |
| 393.47B | OOSMis-matched brake chambers on same axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-TC | OOSTire in contact with another part of the vehicle | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.8E | False report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| April 23, 2026 | 7656001202 | VAIL AZ | II | 5 | 2 | BULL MOOSE TUBE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJA6CG01PH75383 1GRDM9620DH716350 |
TX R831760 TX 188C102 |
| 393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | OOSDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Texting | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| April 22, 2026 | V262324247 | 57M IH10 WB, TX | II | 2 | 1 | GIBRALTAR FABRICATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJA6CK95LN39572 1UYFS2481FA269628 |
TX R713973 OK AU6198 |
| 393.110B | OOSInsufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| April 17, 2026 | V262325340 | IH20 LORAINE SCALE, TX | II | 1 | — | DOMAN LUMBER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1FUJA6CG31PJ12113 13N14820381546720 |
TX R768478 OK AW8454 |
| 393.55D3 | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| February 24, 2026 | V262243905 | I10 MP 264, TX | II | 3 | — | KYOEI STEEL GROUP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJGLCK69LAA4670 1GRDM9620DH716350 |
TX R741061 TX 188C102 |
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| February 19, 2026 | V262207244 | IH10 WB 416, TX | II | 4 | — | CONCRETE SUPPLY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJA6CK37LY29180 1UYFS2530K5786005 |
TX R753485 OK BY5221 |
| 393.47B | Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8E1-PC | False Record of Duty Status - Improper use of Personal Conveyance Exception | False Log | ||||||||
| February 13, 2026 | 3064Q18QBT | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY, NM | I | — | — | BMC TRUSS PLANT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJA6CK95LN39572 1UYFS2481FA269628 |
TX R713973 OK AU6198 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| VINTON STEEL | 5 | June 2, 2026 |
| DROP SITE | 1 | July 31, 2026 |
| NATIONAL GYPSUM | 1 | July 7, 2026 |
| BULL MOOSE TUBE | 1 | April 23, 2026 |
| GIBRALTAR FABRICATION | 1 | April 22, 2026 |
| DOMAN LUMBER | 1 | April 17, 2026 |
| KYOEI STEEL GROUP | 1 | February 24, 2026 |
| CONCRETE SUPPLY | 1 | February 19, 2026 |
| BMC TRUSS PLANT | 1 | February 13, 2026 |
| LORENZO'S TRUCKING SERVICES | 1 | December 4, 2025 |
| UNIMEX TRADE AND LOGISTICS | 1 | September 22, 2025 |
| HUB TECHNOLOGY | 1 | September 10, 2025 |
8 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 25, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 30, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 25, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 13, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 7, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| March 7, 2024 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| February 2, 2022 | DISMISSED | Property Broker |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 25, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · MS Transverse Specialty Insurance Company |
| August 26, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective September 25, 2026 |
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