The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
USDOT 240026 · Salt Lake City, Utah · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (dba Deseret Transportation) is a corporation based in Salt Lake City, Utah, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 248 power units and 430 drivers, which ranks it #16 by fleet size among 107 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Utah. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 92 times – about 0.4 inspections per power unit. 15.6% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records no reportable crashes for this carrier in the last 24 months. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, logs, poles, beams, lumber, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, liquids / gases, livestock, grain, feed, hay and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Deseret Transportation |
| USDOT number | 240026 |
| Operating authority (docket) | — |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 5405 West 300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84104 |
| Phone | (801) 240-6348 |
| First registered | Nov 28, 1983 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 8, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 240026.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 175 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 73 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 179 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.73 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 2.5 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 4,659,540 miles reported for 2025 – about 18,788 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 109 CDL drivers; 270 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 7 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Utah carriers with 50+ units (107).
| Measure | The Church of Jesus Christ o | Same size, US | UT average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 15.6% | 18.8% | 17.4% | 17% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 58% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.0 | 4.5 | 3.8 | none recorded |
| Inspections | 92 | 92 with a driver check, 45 with a vehicle check, 35 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: livestock (162 of 5,000 carriers); coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is registered with USDOT number 240026.
How many trucks does The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints have?
It reports 248 power units (73 tractors, 175 straight trucks) and 179 trailers, with 430 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 8, 2026).
Where is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located?
Its registered physical address is in Salt Lake City, Utah 84104.
What is the out-of-service rate of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints?
Over 24 months, 15.6% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.