Fresno, CA
DOT 1429869MC 7410145 trucks6 drivers
A free check of this company's FMCSA filings shows what's missing and how to fix it. Our dispatchers also take carriers with a new MC.
Green: NO RED FLAGS IN FMCSA RECORDS
Active authority and insurance on file. Still confirm every load by calling the phone number on file.
Authority
Active Authority
Legally allowed to pick up and haul interstate freight.
MC active for 2 days (since November 12, 2026)
Insurance
Active Liability Insurance ($750,000 Covered)
Pays for damage or injuries if this truck causes a crash. It's on file with FMCSA.
Paperwork (MCS-150)
Paperwork Status: Up to Date
Last filed November 12, 2026. Next update due by September 2028.
Safety Rating
Not Checked
Not in this record. Run a live check for FMCSA's current rating.
| Form | Class | Insurance carrier | Policy # | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMC-91X | Primary | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA882320869 | Nov 11, 2026 |
| Coverage | On record with FMCSA |
|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) required | $750,000 |
| Liability (BIPD) on file | $750,000 |
| Cargo insurance | Not on file |
FMCSA insurance file as of November 15, 2026.
Filings are the active or pending insurance policies FMCSA lists for this company; our copy refreshes nightly. Coverage amounts are not shown per policy.
From FMCSA's authority history (its current Motus system, plus the older L&I history it froze on May 14, 2026). "First granted" is the earliest grant on record; "on record since" is the earliest action FMCSA has when the grant itself is older than its electronic records. "Active since" is the latest grant or reinstatement, so a lapse that FMCSA reinstated restarts the clock.
From FMCSA's Safety Measurement System files, October 2024 to October 2026. Crash counts include crashes the carrier didn't cause. Out-of-service rates use only inspections that checked the driver or the vehicle.
Every roadside inspection in FMCSA's file for USDOT #1429869: when, where, and which vehicles (type, make, VIN) the inspector recorded.
THC compares FMCSA's files every night and keeps what changed. Tracked since October 30, 2026, last compared November 15, 2026.
Noticed by THC November 15, 2026 (changed after our November 14, 2026 copy)
MCS-150 updated
FMCSA's file dates the update November 12, 2026
Why it may matter: Carriers must update the MCS-150 every two years. A fresh update means the fleet and contact details are recent.
What it doesn't show: The MCS-150 is filled in by the company itself; FMCSA doesn't check the numbers.
Next step: Nothing needed unless other details changed too.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 15, 2026 (changed after our November 14, 2026 copy)
USDOT status changed
Inactive → Active
Why it may matter: An inactive USDOT number should not be used for interstate commercial trucking.
What it doesn't show: USDOT status is not operating authority. An active USDOT can still have no active MC authority.
Next step: Run a live check, and confirm with the company using the phone number on its FMCSA record.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 14, 2026 (changed after our November 13, 2026 copy)
Motor carrier operating authority changed
Inactive → Active
Why it may matter: Authority status decides what interstate for-hire work a company may legally do.
What it doesn't show: FMCSA's daily file shows the status, not the reason (for example missing insurance, a request by the company, or an order).
Next step: Run a live check, and confirm with the company using the phone number on its FMCSA record.
Source: FMCSA daily authority and insurance file (Motus, data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 14, 2026 (changed after our November 13, 2026 copy)
USDOT status changed
Active → Inactive
Why it may matter: An inactive USDOT number should not be used for interstate commercial trucking.
What it doesn't show: USDOT status is not operating authority. An active USDOT can still have no active MC authority.
Next step: Run a live check, and confirm with the company using the phone number on its FMCSA record.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 12, 2026 (changed after our November 11, 2026 copy)
Motor carrier operating authority changed
Active → Inactive
Why it may matter: Without active authority a company may not legally run that kind of interstate for-hire work.
What it doesn't show: FMCSA's daily file shows the status, not the reason (for example missing insurance, a request by the company, or an order).
Next step: Run a live check, and confirm with the company using the phone number on its FMCSA record.
Source: FMCSA daily authority and insurance file (Motus, data.transportation.gov).
Dates are when THC noticed the change in FMCSA's files, not when it happened, unless FMCSA's file gives the date. FMCSA's files can lag behind FMCSA's own systems. Check this record on FMCSA SAFER · Daily FMCSA change reports
Yes. USDOT 1429869 (Palafox Trucking INC) is active, with active for-hire carrier operating authority under MC 741014 (FMCSA authority file, November 15, 2026).
FMCSA's authority history shows Palafox Trucking INC's common carrier authority was first granted on April 13, 2011 and has been active without a break since November 12, 2026.
Our daily record doesn't include Palafox Trucking INC's safety rating. Run a free live check to see FMCSA's current rating. Most carriers are "Not Rated", which is normal: it means FMCSA has never done a full audit.
In FMCSA's safety data for October 2024 to October 2026, Palafox Trucking INC had 23 roadside inspections. 0.0% of driver inspections (all carriers: 6.1%) and 20.0% of vehicle inspections (all carriers: 22.6%) ended out of service. It had no reportable crashes.
Yes, it looks up to date. FMCSA's records show it was last filed November 12, 2026. The next update is due by September 30, 2028.
Yes. FMCSA's records show liability (BIPD) insurance on file for Palafox Trucking INC ($750,000 on file). Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you before the load.
From public FMCSA records (the Company Census File, FMCSA's daily authority and insurance file and its monthly Safety Measurement System inspection and crash files). Trucking Help Center is not FMCSA and is not affiliated with this company. Records can change daily: run a live check, and confirm every load by calling the phone number on file. Is this your company and something looks wrong? Update your MCS-150 with FMCSA; our copy refreshes nightly.
Green: NO RED FLAGS IN FMCSA RECORDS
Active authority and insurance on file. Still confirm every load by calling the phone number on file.
Authority
Active Authority
Legally allowed to pick up and haul interstate freight.
MC active for 2 days (since November 12, 2026)
Insurance
Active Liability Insurance ($750,000 Covered)
Pays for damage or injuries if this truck causes a crash. It's on file with FMCSA.
Paperwork (MCS-150)
Paperwork Status: Up to Date
Last filed November 12, 2026. Next update due by September 2028.
Safety Rating
Not Checked
Not in this record. Run a live check for FMCSA's current rating.
