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CRUZ PALAFOX
Shepherd, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 1836720 · MC 1572044
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1572044 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
71.4% OOS · 10 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
71.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 94% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 83.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1572044
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1836720
MC Number
MC-1572044
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 27, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 10, 2008
Authority Reinstated
May 13, 2025
Annual Mileage
165,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Shepherd, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
9
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance52
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate83.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (62.6pp higher)
71.4% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
94th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
6 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX9
LA1
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
7
Flatbed
5
Grain / Hopper
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR1HN571676 | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N1532C6J1525411 | 2 | 2 |
| 2027 Trail King Industries | Flatbed · 51 ft | 1TKJ05135VM075800 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N24830061532886 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CKX6LW96982 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR59LAF5492 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF482C5G3932955 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWP4EX9FJ453575 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3JJ211174 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR6HN411857 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKDP4TX3GF473367 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Armor Lite Trailer | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 56EA53K26FA000333 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Armor Lite Trailer | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 56EA53K29FA000312 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Direct Trailer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5UJFC4828AT000352 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (10)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2026 | V262453903 | 1208 US183, TX | III | 2 | — | CRUZ PALAFOX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
3HSDJAPR1HN571676 1TTF482C5G3932955 |
TX 1P01958 TX 049B066 |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| March 26, 2026 | 7E5A9DGPEW | 19400 KATY FREEWAY, TX | I | 7 | — | — | Trailer Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER DIRECT TRAILER |
1FUJA6CKX6LW96982 5UJFC4828AT000352 |
TX 1M40231 TX 143B768 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.28 | Improper or no wiring protection as required | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.55D2 | CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D3 | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| February 18, 2026 | 7D599DAZNG | SH-0099 IN HARRIS CO. (698-750, TX | II | 10 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1FUJGLDR59LAF5492 1TKJ05135VM075800 |
TX 1N22494 TX 124B195 |
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| January 29, 2026 | 7CL99DAX4U | SH-0249 IN HARRIS CO. (450-470, TX | II | 13 | 4 | GEORGIA PACIFIC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3HSDJAPR1HN571676 13N1532C6J1525411 |
TX 265T568N TX 200C873 |
| 393.110B | OOSInsufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.47A | OOSInadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.60E-WS | Windshield - Obstructed | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.50D | No/Defective air reservoir drain valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| January 2, 2026 | 7BU99DNADK | 700 CANE ISLAND PKW, TX | II | 4 | 1 | CORRIGAN OSB | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3HSDJAPR1HN571676 13N1532C6J1525411 |
TX 58P529N TX 200C873 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| January 14, 2025 | 721B9DMW8F | 2900 E SH 71 HWY, TX | I | 7 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKYD49X3JJ211174 13N24830061532886 |
TX R330330 TX 200C867 |
| 393.45 | OOSBrake tubing and hose adequacy | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.201A | OOSFrame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.70B1II-FWUCW | OOSUpper coupler assembly welds are crack on either side, front or back of the upper coupler, more than 20 percent of the total length of all original welds | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 19, 2024 | 6YSE9DBVTD | 2000 REED RD, TX | I | 2 | 1 | ROMCO | Truck Tractor Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
3HSDJAPR6HN411857 1TKJ05135VM075800 |
TX 60U746M TX 124B195 |
| 393.9 | OOSInoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| August 7, 2024 | V241412815 | SH242 W OF IH69, TX | I | 5 | — | CRUZ PALAFOX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH ARMOR LITE TRAILER |
3WKDP4TX3GF473367 56EA53K29FA000312 |
TX R661422 TX 211C671 |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| August 4, 2024 | V241444204 | FM2025 AT NF 200, TX | II | 6 | — | CRUZ ANTELMO PALAFOX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH ARMOR LITE TRAILER |
1XKWP4EX9FJ453575 56EA53K26FA000333 |
TX R661423 TX 14W518V |
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HLOW | Hubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| February 28, 2024 | LADR008235 | ROADSIDE, LA | II | 5 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TALB |
3WKDP4TX3GF473367 40FAK0519G1035315 |
TX R661422 TX 085B667 |
| 392.2UCR | Failure to pay UCR Fee | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2DIM | Dimension Violation (Width / Height / Length) | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| GEORGIA PACIFIC | 1 | January 29, 2026 |
| CORRIGAN OSB | 1 | January 2, 2026 |
| ROMCO | 1 | September 19, 2024 |
| CRUZ ANTELMO PALAFOX | 1 | August 4, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 27, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 23, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 5, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 5, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 10, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
| November 2, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
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