DESERT REFINED PRODUCTS TRANSPORT INC
(602) 305-7202
john@desertrpt.com
831 South 59th Ave, Phoenix AZ 85043
30
tractors · all owned
32 drivers
2.2M mi/yr · ~75k per unit
HazMat
Satisfactory
FRED Score 56.7 / 100
Moderate confidence
35 yrs history · 77 roadside inspections
FMCSA Live Status
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Fleet & equipment
- Power units
- 30
- Drivers · CDL
- 32 · 32
- Annual miles
- 2.2M
| Type | Own | Term | Trip | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Registration
- Organization
- CORPORATION
- FMCSA Rating
- Satisfactory (07-13-2010) · 16 yr old
- Registered
- 08-08-1991 (35 yrs)
- MCS-150 Update
- 01-14-2025 (Address Change)
- FRED Score Date
- Nov 07, 2026
- Officer
- JOHN SHREINER
- Officer
- JOHN SHREINER
Cargo
23.0
minimal risk
Liquids/Gases
Chemicals
Estimated from the commodity types reported to FMCSA, not from loss history or the true cargo mix.
Expected crash rate is about the same as similar fleets.
Similar fleets: for-hire fleets of 20–49 trucks with the same kind of operation, years in business and amount of road activity. Compared using its own crash record and roadside inspections.
This motor carrier 0.98×
ExcellentStrongSatisf.SatisfactoryMarginalPoorCritical
▲ Similar fleets 1.0×
Expected crashes, next 12 months
1.1 vs 1.1 for similar fleets
Likely 0–3 crashes
This motor carrier
1.1
Similar fleets
1.1
Chance of a fatal crash, next 12 months
~3%
About typical for similar fleets.
What's driving the grade
Crash history
betterworse
Leans worse, not yet proven. 3 crashes on the FMCSA record in 24 months (about 1.5 a year), including 1 with injuries; similar fleets have about 1.1 a year. The grade counts 4 crashes in its 36-month scoring window, recent ones weighted most.
Roadside inspections
betterworse
Better than peers. Violations 0.28×, out-of-service orders 0.40× and unsafe-driving and hours-of-service violations 0.69× the rate expected for its inspections. Together they move its crash estimate -19%. It's inspected more often than most fleets its size.
Worth a closer look
From the FMCSA record. The grade already counts the safety items; insurance filings and links to other motor carriers are not in it.
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Injury crashes1 crash with 1 person hurt in 24 months.Ask: claim status and driver history for these crashes.
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Brakes and lightsBrakes are 20 of 65 violations (31%). Brake or light defects led to 7 out-of-service orders.Ask: the preventive-maintenance schedule and shop records.
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Hazmat violations7 hazmat violations, 3 out of service.
Strengths
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 13.5% vs 22.3% national; driver 0.0% vs 6.7%.
- No FMCSA BASIC alerts.
Data flags
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Dangerous driving: 2
Track record
FMCSA record, Oct 2024 – Sep 2026
· grade scored on Sep 1, 2023 → Sep 30, 2026
Crashes
3
0 fatalities · 1 injury · 0 tow-aways
Inspections
77
53% clean (no violations)
Vehicle out-of-service
13.5%
10 of 74
National avg 22.3%
Driver out-of-service
0.0%
0 of 77
National avg 6.7%
Violations
65
12 out-of-service
Inspections per quarter
With an out-of-service order
vs 694 peer fleets
| This motor carrier | Peers | |
|---|---|---|
| Crashes | 0.050 | 0.025 |
| Inspections | 1.75 | 0.62 |
| Violations | 1.08 | 0.38 |
| Critical violations | 0.07 | 0.07 |
Yearly rates from the last 24 months. Peers: 20–49 power units, minimal-risk cargo.
What they get cited for
65 violations · 24 months-
Vehicle maintenance No alert46 · 9 OOSBrakes 20 · Lights 12 · Wheels & hubs 2 · Steering & suspension 1 · Tires 1 · 10 more
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Hours of service No alert9 · 0 OOSLogbook / ELD paperwork 5 · No log 3 · Over hours limit 1
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Unsafe driving No alert3 · 0 OOSReckless / lane 2 · Other 1
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Driver fitness No alert0
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Drugs & alcohol No alert0
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Hazmat7 · 3 OOS
Out-of-service violations
“No alert” = under FMCSA's BASIC intervention threshold
Violations by quarter
Tap a category to show or hide itNo violation trend data
Crashes
24 months-
Apr82026ArizonaProperty damage onlyDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Feb52026ArizonaProperty damage onlyDark - lighted, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Jun122025ArizonaInjury · 1 person hurtDusk. Hazmat released.
1 of the 3 crashes hurt someone but killed no one.
1 of the 3 crashes released hazardous materials.
Insurance filed with FMCSA
FMCSA record through May 14, 2026 · no change recorded by FMCSA sinceToday · live FMCSA check
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- Last on FMCSA's record (May 14, 2026)
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$1,000,000 · GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.on record since Aug 1, 2021 · FMCSA minimum $1,000,000 · no gap on FMCSA's record since Oct 1990
- Cargo filing
- not required by FMCSA (household-goods motor carriers only); the cargo policy is not on FMCSA's record
36 months to May 14, 2026
- One liability insurer throughout
- No gap in filed liability coverage while liability was required
Operating authority active (FMCSA's L&I record of May 14, 2026, status since Jun 8, 2021)
FMCSA filings only, not a policy audit. Not part of the FRED grade. Wrong or out of date?
Every insurance filing on the FMCSA record
42 filings and 26 authority events since 1990 · FMCSA record through May 14, 2026
Every insurance filing on the FMCSA record
42 filings and 26 authority events since 1990 · FMCSA record through May 14, 2026
Newest first. Insurer names as filed. FMCSA does not publish why a filing was cancelled.
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Aug 1, 2021GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Liability · $1,000,000 · on fileL&I to May 14, 2026
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Apr 29, 2021FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Jun 8, 2021cause not stated in FMCSA's older recordsL&I to May 14, 2026
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Nov 9, 2020WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Aug 1, 2021 · replaced by another insurer9 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Nov 6, 2020FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Nov 10, 2020opened after WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY filed a cancellation notice (effective Dec 3, 2020)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Aug 1, 2020WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Nov 9, 2020 · superseded by the same policya cancellation notice effective Dec 3, 2020 came after the replacement; 3 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Aug 1, 2019STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Aug 1, 2020 · replaced by another insurer12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Jul 5, 2019FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Aug 2, 2019opened after PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY filed a cancellation notice (effective Aug 1, 2019)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Apr 2, 2019PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Aug 1, 2019 · cancellation notice took effect4 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Mar 22, 2019FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Apr 3, 2019opened after PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY filed a cancellation notice (effective Apr 18, 2019)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Aug 1, 2018PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Apr 2, 2019 · superseded by the same policya cancellation notice effective Apr 18, 2019 came after the replacement; 8 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Jul 5, 2018FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Aug 1, 2018opened after PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY filed a cancellation notice (effective Aug 1, 2018)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 5, 2017PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Aug 1, 2018 · cancellation notice took effect8 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 4, 2017FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Dec 6, 2017opened after PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY filed a cancellation notice (effective Dec 31, 2017)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Aug 1, 2017PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Dec 5, 2017 · superseded by the same policya cancellation notice effective Dec 31, 2017 came after the replacement; 4 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Aug 23, 2016Operating authority reinstatedL&I to May 14, 2026
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Aug 8, 2016Operating authority revoked (cause not stated)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Aug 1, 2016FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.Liability · $1,000,000 · ended Aug 1, 2017 · replaced by another insurer12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Aug 1, 2015HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $2,000,000 · ended Aug 2, 2016 · cancellation notice took effect12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Aug 1, 2015HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYLiability (excess) · $3,000,000 over $2,000,000 · ended Aug 2, 2016 · cancellation notice took effect12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Aug 1, 2014HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYLiability (excess) · $3,000,000 over $2,000,000 · ended Aug 1, 2015 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Aug 1, 2014HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $2,000,000 · ended Aug 1, 2015 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Aug 1, 2013HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $2,000,000 · ended Aug 1, 2014 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Aug 2, 2012FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Aug 31, 2012opened after ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY filed a cancellation notice (effective Aug 29, 2012)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Aug 1, 2012HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $2,000,000 · ended Aug 1, 2013 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Aug 1, 2010ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Aug 29, 2012 · cancellation notice took effect25 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
What the terms mean
- Liability filing (BIPD):
- The insurer's certificate (form BMC-91 or 91X) that the motor carrier carries bodily-injury and property-damage liability at or above FMCSA's minimum. A BMC-82 is the same promise made by a surety bond.
- FMCSA minimum:
- $750,000 for general freight in vehicles of 10,001 lb or more; $300,000 under 10,001 lb; $1,000,000 for oil and some hazardous materials; $5,000,000 for bulk hazardous materials (49 CFR 387.9).
- Primary / excess:
- An excess filing sits on top of a primary one; together they make the total filed limit.
- Replaced:
- A new filing took over from this one. Replaced the same day is an ordinary change of insurer or renewal.
- Cancellation notice:
- Form BMC-35 (insurance) or BMC-36 (bond): the insurer tells FMCSA the filing ends in 30 days. The insurer files it whether the insurer or the motor carrier ended the policy; FMCSA does not publish the reason.
- Cancellation processed by FMCSA:
- FMCSA itself ended the filing, for example when the authority was revoked.
- Lapse:
- Time with no liability filing on FMCSA's record while the authority required one. A filing received later can be back-dated, which closes a lapse after the fact.
- Suspended for insurance:
- FMCSA suspended the operating authority because no filing meeting the minimum was on file. FMCSA's records state this reason only since May 14, 2026; before then they show a revocation notice without a cause.
- FMCSA notice resolved in time:
- Before May 14, 2026, FMCSA served a revocation notice when a required filing lapsed and dropped it when the filing was restored. The notice does not say which filing lapsed.
- Suspension notice:
- Since May 14, 2026, FMCSA serves a notice that the authority will be suspended on a date unless the missing filing is restored. The notice does not say which filing.
- Cargo filing:
- Form BMC-34. FMCSA has required it only of household-goods motor carriers and forwarders since 2011, so most motor carriers' cargo policies are not on FMCSA's record.
- Broker bond / trust fund:
- Form BMC-84 (surety bond) or BMC-85 (trust fund): the $75,000 security a broker or freight forwarder must keep on file.
- Self-insurance authority:
- FMCSA lets a few large motor carriers carry their own liability; it appears as a filing by "Self-Insured".
- Risk retention group:
- An insurer owned by its policyholders (often trucking groups). It is not covered by state insurance guaranty funds.
- FMCSA record through:
- The date of the FMCSA file this section was built from. Dockets FMCSA's new system has not yet published are shown from the legacy record, frozen on May 14, 2026.
FMCSA's record of the insurance filed for this motor carrier's operating authority (forms BMC-91/91X liability, BMC-34 cargo, BMC-84/85 broker bond or trust), not the motor carrier's full insurance program. Only for-hire motor carriers with operating authority file with FMCSA; private and intrastate-only motor carriers keep proof of insurance at their place of business, so no filing does not mean no insurance. A filed limit is the amount the insurer certified to FMCSA, which can be below the policy's full limits; cargo and bond filings are shown as on file or not because FMCSA records the federal minimum rather than the policy amount. FMCSA's new registration system (May 14, 2026) publishes a partial set of dockets; a docket not yet in it is shown from the legacy record, frozen on that date, and the live check above is today's reading. Not part of the FRED grade. Wrong or out of date?
Where it happens
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Inspections by state
- Arizona (HQ) 70
- Nevada 2
- Utah 2
- California 1
- New Mexico 1
- Federal inspectors 1
Mostly inspected in its home state (91%).
How this grade is calculated
The model, its inputs, the window it scored and its confidence. For actuaries and anyone checking the work.
How this grade is calculated
The model, its inputs, the window it scored and its confidence. For actuaries and anyone checking the work.
Forward 12-Month Risk Outlook
The FRED Score predicts this motor carrier's crash risk over the next 12 months — how often they're likely to crash and how severe those crashes tend to be — versus a typical fleet of its size (30 power units: 30 filed, 25 seen roadside in 24 months).
Crash Outlook vs Peer Fleet
crashes per year · same scale
Average peer fleet
1.1
Actual, per year in window
1.3
Projected, next 12 mo
1.1
0
0.75
1.5
We'd expect a typical fleet of 30 power units this active to have about 1.1 crashes a year. This motor carrier recorded 4 in its scoring window (Sep 1, 2023 → Aug 31, 2026, about 1.3 a year) — about 1.2× a typical fleet. Factoring in its inspection and violation record inside that window and the credibility of its own experience, the model projects about 1.1 over the next 12. When this motor carrier does crash, those crashes tend to be substantially more severe than average — roughly 3.3× the injury/fatal weight of a typical crash.
Fatal-crash risk: about 3% chance in the next 12 months
Modeled fatal-crash rate is about typical for similar fleets (likelihood of at least one fatal crash, from its exposure and safety profile).
Track Record Used
Crashes Sep 1, 2023 → Aug 31, 2026 · inspections Oct 1, 2024 → Sep 30, 2026 · data as of Oct 29, 2026
Inside that window:
75 inspections
and 4 crashes.
The FMCSA record tables now hold 77 inspections and 3 crashes in that window — the SMS data moved after this grade was computed.
Confidence: Moderate · Z = 0.32
Satisfactory — 0.98x its class rate (cuts: Excellent <0.60, Strong <0.76, Satisfactory <1.06, Marginal <1.57, Poor <2.11). Class rate 0.038 crashes per power-unit-year for a 30-unit for-hire fleet (pu20_49). Violations 0.81x (driver behaviour 0.69x, out-of-service 0.40x, all violations 0.28x; 75 inspections). Experience 1.21x: 2.4 decayed crashes against 1.4 expected over 36 months (credibility 0.32, a 3.06). 80% range 0.48–1.55x. Last change: no change since the last run.
No change since the previous weekly run.
What Drives This Score
1.00× = this motor carrier's class rate
FRED multiplies three factors: the class rate a fleet of this size, class and activity is expected to run, a violation relativity from its roadside record, and its own crash experience over 36 months weighted by how much exposure stands behind it. The grade is the band of the resulting relativity to class, then the screens.
Class rate
3.8 crashes per 100 power-unit-years
30 power units · 1.14 expected crashes a year
Violation relativity
0.81×
75 inspections in window
Crash experience
1.21×
2.4 decayed crashes vs 1.4 expected · credibility 0.32
Driver behaviour
Out-of-service rate
All violations
0×1× class2×+
Each sub-relativity is shrunk toward its cohort rate when the record is thin (Bühlmann credibility), so a short record reads close to 1.00×.
Relativity to class 0.98× (80% range 0.48–1.55×)
· band Satisfactory
· cuts: Excellent <0.60, Strong <0.76, Satisfactory <1.06, Marginal <1.57, Poor <2.11, Critical above
FMCSA records
BASIC measures and every inspection, violation and crash, sortable and filterable.
FMCSA records
BASIC measures and every inspection, violation and crash, sortable and filterable.
FMCSA BASIC Scores
AB PropertyTotal Inspections
77
Driver Insp
77
Driver OOS
0
Vehicle Insp
74
Vehicle OOS
10
| BASIC | Insp w/ Viol | Measure | Alert |
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| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0.76 | |
| HOS Compliance | 3 | 0.16 | |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 2.62 |
SMS record data is sourced from FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (01-AUG-25 – 30-SEP-25) and may cover a different time window than the scoring window used for the FRED grade (Sep 1, 2023 → Sep 30, 2026). Counts here may differ from the grade's in-window counts.