JUAN CRUZ PALACIOS
USDOT 1696064 • DBA: MJD TRUCKING • 134 N CABRILLO AVE, SAN PEDRO, CA, 90731
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-622753 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 13, 2017 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTTSDALE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI0009061 | ON FILE | Oct 15, 2017 | Oct 15, 2018 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTTSDALE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI0009061 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2017 | Nov 15, 2018 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP20453 00 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2016 | Oct 15, 2017 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP10390 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2015 | Oct 15, 2016 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | NFT8069 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2014 | Oct 15, 2015 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | NFT8069 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2014 | Oct 30, 2015 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | NFT6085 | REPLACED | Mar 14, 2014 | Oct 15, 2014 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | NFT6085 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2013 | Mar 14, 2014 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | NFT5023 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2012 | Oct 15, 2013 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN018151 | CANCELLED | Jun 10, 2010 | Oct 15, 2012 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN018151 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2009 | Jun 10, 2010 |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TKCA51375 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2008 | Oct 15, 2009 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PAP240603 1007 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2007 | Oct 15, 2008 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | SCOTTSDALE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE COMPANY | LTI0009061 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2018 | Nov 15, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SCOTTSDALE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE COMPANY | LTI0009061 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2018 | Oct 15, 2018 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP20453 00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2017 | Oct 15, 2017 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP10390 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2016 | Oct 15, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | NFT8069 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2015 | Oct 30, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | NFT8069 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2015 | Oct 15, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | NFT6085 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2014 | Oct 15, 2014 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | NFT6085 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2014 | Mar 14, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | NFT5023 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2013 | Oct 15, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN018151 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2012 | Oct 15, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN018151 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2010 | Jun 10, 2010 |
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANY | TKCA51375 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2009 | Oct 15, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP240603 1007 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2008 | Oct 15, 2008 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC622753 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 13, 2017 |
| MC622753 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 19, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 12, 2016 |
| MC622753 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 9, 2015 |
| MC622753 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 10, 2012 |
| MC622753 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 14, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2010 |
| MC622753 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 13, 2009 |
| MC622753 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 29, 2007 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (46 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 4 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOBB | Tires - All others bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.32B | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.53(c) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2026 | 87314916 | IH 10 WB MM 678 | TX | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 16 | 395.8E, 393.11, 393.75A3 | Yes |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 86878282 | DESERT HILLS IF | CA | Level 1 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 393.47E, 393.53B-B, 396.3A1-BOS | Yes |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 85813709 | SCOTT COUNTY | MS | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 29, 2025 | 84845843 | DESERT HILLS IF | CA | Level 1 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 393.75A2-TAOBB, 393.47E, 393.45B2-B-AIR | Yes |
| May 6, 2025 | 84590296 | HEFLIN AL | AL | Level 1 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 12, 2024 | 83149615 | SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE | CA | Level 1 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 392.2-SLLEQP, 393.48A-BIBD, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82930335 | LA | LA | Level 3 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 396.17C, 395.32B | No |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 82065597 | YUMA AZ | AZ | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.9(a), 390.21T(b)(2) | No |
| Nov 22, 2023 | 80230089 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY | NM | Level 2 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 1, 2023 | 80058910 | Roadside | AL | Level 2 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | 396.17(c), 393.9(a), 393.53(c) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records