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Generated Oct 23, 2026
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DESERT STAR TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 661337 · MC309755 · EIN 87-0564718 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
13159 S 6100 W, HERRIMAN, UT, 84096
(801) 253-0777 · PAULA M BUTTERFIELD
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$2M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
46 / 90
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
167 / 1204
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Inactive
Contract
Active
Broker
None
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY — $2M BIPD · policy GAL 4840079-00 · eff 03/15/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate11.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate7.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Hours-of-Service Compliance646 pts
Unsafe Driving272 pts
Vehicle Maintenance226 pts
Driver Fitness97 pts
Other32 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 150 | |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 10 | 133 | |
| 395.8E1PC-OOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 9 | 7 | 102 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 8 | 98 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 84 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 70 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 60 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 48 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 45 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
Most inspected states
CA57
UT53
NV32
AZ11
WA5
OR4
ID2
CO1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.26 | 4.18 | ≈62–69% (near 65) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.64 | 1.65 | ≈97–100% (over 65) | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.31 | 0.33 | ≈81–85% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.26 | 1.32 | ≈10–14% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-16 · 1 new since the Oct 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 60% (10 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 28% · Log / ELD device 7% (1 OOS)
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 16 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (5 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 32 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · medium impact
Speeding 65% · Following / lane / reckless 23% · Seat belt 10%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 40 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Washington County, UT · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Washington County, UT to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 31 inspections, 32 violations, 6 OOS, 13 clean · trending worse.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance14 viol · 3 OOS · 44%
395.3A1-HOSPD ×3, 395.8E1PC ×2, 395.3A2-HOSPD ×2
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 36 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.23).
2. Unsafe Driving8 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLS4 ×3, 392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 36 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.195).
3. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 1 OOS · 19%
393.45D-B ×2, 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.9A-LFTSI
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 17 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.945).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLS4 ×3, 395.3A1-HOSPD ×3, 395.8E1PC ×2, 395.3A2-HOSPD ×2, 395.8E-HOSPD ×2, 392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 393.45D-B ×2
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/28/2026 | KANARRAVILLE, UT | ✓ | ||
| 01/04/2026 | CEDAR CITY, UT | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/02/2025 | Unknown, AZ | ✓ |
Equipment — 77 vehicles seen in inspections
39 trailer38 truck
Company profile
Officer
PAULA M BUTTERFIELD
Annual mileage
4.7M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
45
Registered since
1996-10-02
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 14 carriers
Shares identifiers with 14 carriers (13 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIEGO CARDENAS TRUCKING LLC | 2021294 | 5 VINs | strong |
| G & H CARDENAS TRUCKING INC | 1064320 | 5 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
11/12/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
4.7M mi reported (2024)
03/15/2025 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GAL 4840079-00
03/15/2025 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0022768001
02/18/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/27/2025)
06/30/2014 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTO0004197
06/30/2011 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF661242
06/30/2010 — Insurance replaced — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-8658034
06/30/2009 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT779737-8008-081
06/30/2008 — Insurance cancelled — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP3040743
06/03/2008 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/27/2008)
08/06/2007 — Insurance cancelled — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CM0041567
06/30/2007 — Insurance replaced — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CM0041567
07/31/2005 — Insurance cancelled — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MXI98384216
06/30/2005 — Insurance replaced — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BA2488612
08/04/2004 — Insurance cancelled — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BA2488612
06/30/2004 — Insurance replaced — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 451945
06/30/2003 — Insurance replaced — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy BA2488612
06/30/2003 — Insurance replaced — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 451945
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