Desert Star Transportation Llc is an active interstate carrier based in Herriman, UT.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 46 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 11 | 35 | 0 |
| Trailers | 47 | 19 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 46 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 46 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 98% | 97% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 96% | 97% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 77% | 94% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 38% | 83% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 13 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 9 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hours-of-Service Compliance |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | UT | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | CO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | UT | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 5, 2026 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 16 | 4.08 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 32 | 1.63 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 1.33 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 0.15 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 10 states. Top state CA accounts for 33% of activity. Activity outside home state (UT): 70%.
+5 other states with fewer inspections
| 46 |
| 29 |
| 7 |
| Unsafe Driving | 17 | 8 | 0 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 3 | 7 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| CA |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 1 |
| 1 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | AZ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | UT | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | UT | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | NV | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | NV | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | 39216D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 39530B1ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Mar 5, 2026 | 3958E1PCOOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | Hours-of-Service Compliance | Yes |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 39345B2BAIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 21, 2026 | 3958E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Feb 3, 2026 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 3, 2026 | 3922SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 3953A3HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 3922SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |