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DESERT HIGHWAY TRANS LLC

DOT 2981855MC 14643ActiveInterstateNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PAHUTCHINS, TX

COMPANY

Authority since
2026-03-26
MCS-150
2026-02-24 · 870,560 mi (2025)
Fleet
20 units · — trailers · 20 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
870,560 mi (2025)
Owner origin
Anglosphere
Origin candidates
English 67%

ADDRESS

Physical
116 S INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 45
HUTCHINS, TX 75141
Mailing
Same as physical

CONTACT

Phone
4802962365
Email
dispatch@dhtranz.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
MICHELLE TARANGO
Title
MANAGER
Origin
Hispanic

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
General Freight
Cargo types
1
General Freight
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
5 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
RISK GRADE
Minimal Risk
2 risk factors · 3 strengths
OOS RATE
17.6%
9 / 51 inspections

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Checking local VIN index…

Minimal Risk

2 risk factors · 3 strengths · 5 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
3 crashes · 0 fatal · 1 with injuries · 3 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
82% — 42 clean of 51 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
17.6% — driver OOS 2, vehicle OOS 7

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

Operating Authority
Active operating authority on file
Authority Events
21 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2026-02-24

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
1 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $1,000,000

SUMMARY

Elevated OOS rate 18% (last 24 mo)
5.0 crashes per 100 trucks/yr
82% clean inspections
Active insurance on file
Coverage $1.0M

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