- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 160 days (since Dec 8, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
JOHN RAYMOND PALAFAX JR is a motor carrier based in MERCED, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1460237. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 4 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
JOHN RAYMOND PALAFAX JR is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Merced, CA. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for contract.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (2 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (100.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner and Heil are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 246,676 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Oct 23, 2007 to Sep 22, 2010 (1065 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Oct 17, 2007 to Sep 1, 2010 (1050 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 20, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 4 | |
| Heil | 4 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (4 rows) View all 4 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87346360 | Mar 20, 2026 | CA | 1 | ca-barstow,-ca |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82229035 | Jul 25, 2024 | CA | 2 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80246021 | Nov 2, 2023 | CA | 1 | CACHE CREEK SCALES |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80066055 | Oct 25, 2023 | CA | 1 | CACHE CREEK SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.207(a), 396.5(b) | Yes |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (4 PDFs)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2025 | MC551647 | NC | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
| Nov 3, 2025 | MC551647 | NC | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
| Sep 22, 2010 | MC551647-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Feb 27, 2006 | MC551647-P | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (14 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA023714942 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2025 | Nov 4, 2025 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA023714942 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2025 | Dec 8, 2025 | NAME CHANGED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2371494 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2013 | Oct 7, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0000985-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2012 | Sep 1, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP1500367-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2011 | Sep 1, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | 10ATMTR-306828-CA01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2010 | Sep 1, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 1050 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Oct 17, 2007 to Sep 1, 2010 | |||||
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP239314 0107 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2007 | Jan 17, 2007 | REPLACED |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP239314 0107 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2007 | Jan 17, 2007 | REPLACED |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP239314 0107 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2007 | Sep 19, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP239314 0107 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2007 | Oct 17, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP239314 0107 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2007 | Jul 18, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP239314 0107 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2007 | Jan 17, 2007 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN499436 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2006 | Jan 17, 2007 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 8, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Nov 7, 2025
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Nov 4, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 7, 2025insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Sep 11, 2025
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Sep 1, 2013insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Aug 28, 2013
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Sep 4, 2012
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Sep 1, 2012insuranceCANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 1, 2011insuranceCANCEL — SUA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 26, 2011
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Sep 22, 2010
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Oct 23, 2007
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Oct 23, 2007authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Oct 23, 2007authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 1065 days (through Sep 22, 2010)
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Oct 17, 2007insuranceCANCEL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 17, 2007insurance gapCoverage gap: 1050 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Sep 1, 2010)
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Sep 19, 2007insuranceTERM/CANCL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 18, 2007insuranceTERM/CANCL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 17, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 17, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CACHE CREEK SCALE | CA | 1 | 1 |
| CACHE CREEK SCALES | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC551647
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SUA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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How to verify JOHN RAYMOND PALAFAX JR
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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