John Raymond Palafax Jr
USDOT 1460237MC-551647USDOT activeAuthority active· DBA Palafax Trucking· Merced, CA
John Raymond Palafax Jr (USDOT 1460237) holds active operating authority as a motor carrier of property under MC-551647 based in Merced, CA. The earliest grant on file is from February 2006, 20 years, 8 months ago. $750,000 of liability coverage is on file with United Financial Casualty Company. It reported 1 power unit and 1 driver on its last MCS-150 update (October 2025).
Operating authority
| Docket | Authority | Status | Insurance required | On file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC-551647 | Motor carrier of property | Active | $750,000 liability | $750,000 liability |
Earliest grant on file: Feb 27, 2006 (20 years, 8 months ago).
Insurance and bonds on file
| Type | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) · form 91X | United Financial Casualty Company | $750,000 | Nov 4, 2025 | — |
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Authority history
| Date | Docket | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2025 | MC-551647 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Nov 3, 2025 | MC-551647 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Sep 11, 2025 | MC-551647 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Sep 10, 2025 | MC-551647 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Aug 28, 2013 | MC-551647 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Aug 5, 2013 | MC-551647 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Sep 4, 2012 | MC-551647 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Aug 6, 2012 | MC-551647 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Aug 26, 2011 | MC-551647 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Aug 5, 2011 | MC-551647 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Sep 22, 2010 | MC-551647 | Reinstated · motor carrier of property |
| Oct 23, 2007 | MC-551647 | Revoked · motor carrier of property |
| Feb 27, 2006 | MC-551647 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Order served | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC-551647 | Contract | Sep 20, 2007 | Oct 23, 2007 · involuntary revocation |
Registration
| USDOT number | 1460237 |
|---|---|
| USDOT status | Active |
| MC number | MC-551647 |
| Legal name | John Raymond Palafax Jr |
| DBA name | Palafax Trucking |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Classification | Authorized for hire |
| Location | Merced, California 95348 |
| USDOT added | Feb 6, 2006 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Safety rating | Not rated |
Fleet
| Power units | 1 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 1 |
| Drivers | 1 · 1 with a CDL |
| Annual miles | 95,000 · 2024 |
Cargo carried
General freight, Metal: sheets, coils, rolls, Beverages, Paper products, soda ash,sand salt
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