DESERT KING TRANSPORTATION INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
2468908
MC Number
853555
Fleet Size
6
Total Drivers
5
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: September 6, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
DESERT KING TRANSPORTATION INC is a small interstate motor carrier based in OMAHA, Nebraska, operating 6 power units with 5 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 55.6% runs above the national average of 6.7%. The current imported FMCSA crash snapshot returned no matching crash rows for this carrier; this is not proof that no crash occurred. FMCSA records show 9 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Nebraska is 6.5% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.2% across 29,044 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
9
Total
56%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Oct 27, 2025
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is DESERT KING TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for DESERT KING TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT #2468908) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is DESERT KING TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?
DESERT KING TRANSPORTATION INC has 9 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot; the snapshot returned no matching crash rows. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does DESERT KING TRANSPORTATION INC operate?
DESERT KING TRANSPORTATION INC operates 6 power units with 5 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does DESERT KING TRANSPORTATION INC transport hazardous materials?
No. DESERT KING TRANSPORTATION INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is DESERT KING TRANSPORTATION INC located?
DESERT KING TRANSPORTATION INC is based in OMAHA, Nebraska at 14115 CALHOUN ROAD, 68152. Phone: (402) 680-2587.
What are DESERT KING TRANSPORTATION INC's out-of-service rates?
DESERT KING TRANSPORTATION INC's driver out-of-service rate is 55.6%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.