DESERT WEST TRANSPORTATION INC
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- USDOT number 679707
- The USDOT number is FMCSA's permanent ID for this company. It never changes, even when the business renames, moves, or changes owners, so it's the most reliable way to identify DESERT WEST TRANSPORTATION INC.
- MC number None on file
- No MC number is on file. That's normal for private fleets hauling their own goods and for intrastate-only carriers, but a company with no MC number can't legally haul regulated interstate freight for hire.
- Operating status Inactive
- FMCSA lists this USDOT number as inactive. Inactive carriers shouldn't be dispatched; confirm the company has reactivated before booking a load.
- Operation type Interstate
- Interstate carriers can haul freight across state lines and fall under the full federal safety rules (FMCSRs).
- Fleet size 43 power units, 81 drivers
- DESERT WEST TRANSPORTATION INC self-reports 43 power units (trucks and tractors), which makes it a mid-size fleet. Fleet counts come from the carrier's own MCS-150 filing and aren't independently audited.
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Authority & cross-reference
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Authority & cross-reference
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Frequently asked questions about DESERT WEST TRANSPORTATION INC
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Is DESERT WEST TRANSPORTATION INC a legitimate motor carrier?
DESERT WEST TRANSPORTATION INC is registered with FMCSA under USDOT number 679707. Operating authority status is currently Inactive. Carrier90's trust score of 50/100 yields a REVIEW verdict based on safety, insurance, authority, and crash data.
What is DESERT WEST TRANSPORTATION INC's safety score?
Carrier90 scores DESERT WEST TRANSPORTATION INC at 50 out of 100 with a REVIEW verdict. The score combines FMCSA BASIC percentiles, crash history, insurance status, operating authority, and chameleon carrier detection signals.
Where is DESERT WEST TRANSPORTATION INC based?
DESERT WEST TRANSPORTATION INC lists its physical address in EL PASO, TX in FMCSA records. The physical state and city fields are provided by the carrier on their MCS-150 form.
Is USDOT 679707 active?
USDOT 679707 (DESERT WEST TRANSPORTATION INC) operating authority status is currently Inactive. Last verified by Carrier90 on October 9, 2026. Data is sourced from live FMCSA federal records.
How many trucks does DESERT WEST TRANSPORTATION INC operate?
DESERT WEST TRANSPORTATION INC reports 43 power units and employs 81 drivers to FMCSA. These figures come from the carrier's most recent MCS-150 filing.
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