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CRUZ PALAFOX

1711 FM 3460 · Shepherd, TX 77371

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  • MC #1572044
  • USDOT #1836720 USDOT Active
  • 3
    Power Units
  • 3
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CRUZ PALAFOX is a Shepherd, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 3 truck(s) in their fleet and 3 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1572044 and their USDOT number is 1836720.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/27/2025 · last updated Jul 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/27/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 165,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 8 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: TX (8). Home base: Shepherd, Texas.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated Jul 22, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 21.18 8 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 8
    Total
  • 0
    Clean
  • 8
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 33 unique codes

Critical 9

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70B1II-FWUCWUpper 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 welds1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp5× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken1× OOS×1 SW 2

Vehicle Maintenance 24

  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab1× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.50(d)No/Defective air reservoir drain valve1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
  • 393.28Improper or no wiring protection as required1× SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers3× SW 1
  • 393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
  • 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
CRUZ PALAFOX
1711 FM 3460
SHEPHERD, TX 77371
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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