Desert Express Transportation Lines Inc

USDOT 1360391MC-521336USDOT activeAuthority active· DBA Desert Express Lines Inc· Salinas, CA

Desert Express Transportation Lines Inc (USDOT 1360391) holds active operating authority as a motor carrier of property under MC-521336 based in Salinas, CA. The earliest grant on file is from May 2005, 21 years, 5 months ago. $750,000 of liability coverage is on file with Sentry Select Insurance Company. It reported 8 power units and 7 drivers on its last MCS-150 update (May 2026).

Operating authority

Docket	Authority	Status	Insurance required	On file
MC-521336	Motor carrier of property	Active	$750,000 liability	$750,000 liability

Earliest grant on file: May 19, 2005 (21 years, 5 months ago).

Insurance and bonds on file

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective	Cancellation
Liability (BIPD) · form 91X	Sentry Select Insurance Company	$750,000	Dec 1, 2023	—

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Authority history

Date	Docket	Action
Nov 21, 2019	MC-521336	Discontinued revocation · contract carrier
Nov 4, 2019	MC-521336	Involuntary revocation · contract carrier
Dec 3, 2012	MC-521336	Discontinued revocation · contract carrier
Nov 5, 2012	MC-521336	Involuntary revocation · contract carrier
Apr 6, 2011	MC-521336	Reinstated · motor carrier of property
Oct 25, 2010	MC-521336	Revoked · motor carrier of property
May 10, 2010	MC-521336	Discontinued revocation · contract carrier
Apr 13, 2010	MC-521336	Involuntary revocation · contract carrier
Mar 31, 2010	MC-521336	Discontinued revocation · contract carrier
Mar 4, 2010	MC-521336	Involuntary revocation · contract carrier
Dec 24, 2009	MC-521336	Discontinued revocation · contract carrier
Nov 30, 2009	MC-521336	Involuntary revocation · contract carrier
Sep 3, 2009	MC-521336	Discontinued revocation · contract carrier
Aug 17, 2009	MC-521336	Involuntary revocation · contract carrier
May 7, 2009	MC-521336	Discontinued revocation · contract carrier
Apr 20, 2009	MC-521336	Reinstated · motor carrier of property
Apr 20, 2009	MC-521336	Involuntary revocation · contract carrier
Jan 12, 2009	MC-521336	Revoked · motor carrier of property
Aug 12, 2008	MC-521336	Discontinued revocation · contract carrier
Jul 10, 2008	MC-521336	Involuntary revocation · contract carrier
May 8, 2008	MC-521336	Discontinued revocation · contract carrier
Apr 14, 2008	MC-521336	Involuntary revocation · contract carrier
Feb 28, 2008	MC-521336	Discontinued revocation · contract carrier
Jan 31, 2008	MC-521336	Involuntary revocation · contract carrier
Oct 16, 2007	MC-521336	Discontinued revocation · contract carrier
Sep 19, 2007	MC-521336	Involuntary revocation · contract carrier
May 11, 2007	MC-521336	Discontinued revocation · contract carrier
Apr 13, 2007	MC-521336	Involuntary revocation · contract carrier
May 15, 2006	MC-521336	Discontinued revocation · contract carrier
Apr 13, 2006	MC-521336	Involuntary revocation · contract carrier
May 19, 2005	MC-521336	Granted · motor carrier of property

Revocations

Docket	Authority	Order served	Effective
MC-521336	Contract	Sep 20, 2010	Oct 25, 2010 · involuntary revocation
MC-521336	Contract	Dec 8, 2008	Jan 12, 2009 · involuntary revocation

Registration

USDOT number	1360391
USDOT status	Active
MC number	MC-521336
Legal name	Desert Express Transportation Lines Inc
DBA name	Desert Express Lines Inc
Operation	Interstate
Classification	Authorized for hire
Location	Salinas, California 93901
USDOT added	Apr 13, 2005
Last MCS-150 update	May 8, 2026
Safety rating	Satisfactory · May 4, 2009

Fleet

Power units	8
Trucks	8
Drivers	7 · 6 with a CDL
Annual miles	679,385 · 2025

Cargo carried

General freight, Fresh produce, Meat, Refrigerated food, Beverages, Paper products

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Data as of Nov 13, 2026. Sources

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