RAFAEL ALVAREZ
DBA MA TRANSPORT · Imperial, CA · MC 1152358
From CarrierTrail’s copy of the FMCSA census, published Sep 30, 2026. Record present in this snapshot. Official record: SAFER · Motus
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Company identity and reported operations
| USDOT number | 3496231 |
|---|---|
| Legal name | RAFAEL ALVAREZ |
| Doing business as / DBA | MA TRANSPORT |
| MC docket identifiers | MC 1152358 |
| Reported physical address | 604 DAWN CT, IMPERIAL, CA, 92251, US |
| Reported business phone | (760) 562-7342 |
| Reported power units | 2 |
| Reported drivers | 2 |
| Reported MCS-150 date | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Company officers (as filed) | Rafael Alvarez |
| Carrier operation | Interstate |
| Census status code | A |
| Safety rating | Not reported |
| Safety rating date | Not reported |
Public inspection, violation and crash summary
FMCSA public SMS input records from 2024-08-28 through 2026-08-27.
| Inspections | 13 |
|---|---|
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% (0 of 11) |
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 20.0% (2 of 10) |
| Violations | 23 across 10 inspections |
| Out-of-service violations | 2 |
| Crashes | 0 |
| Fatal / injury / tow-away crashes | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| Fatalities / injuries reported | 0 / 0 |
Most frequent published violation codes
3922CFailure to obey traffic control device23958EHOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain239311A1LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color height location.139311BCSSRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1 1993139328WSWiring Systems - Copper wire exposed1
Crash involvement does not establish fault. Inspection summaries, safety ratings and restricted BASIC measures are different concepts.
Reported cargo and business classification
RAFAEL ALVAREZ reports AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE in the census and lists 5 cargo categories.
- General freight
- Building materials
- Grain, feed and hay
- Paper products
- Construction
Record dates and observed changes
- Added to the census (not company founding date)
- Sep 29, 2020
- Carrier-reported MCS-150 filing date
- Jul 15, 2026
- Census source publication
- Sep 30, 2026 10:52 UTC
- First observed by CarrierTrail
- Sep 12, 2026 19:56 UTC
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Public-field differences from up to ten recent census change events are shown below.
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Authority and insurance
Authority filings
| Docket | Reported authority type | Reported status | BIPD required | BIPD on file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1152358 | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) | Active | $300,000 | $750,000 |
Insurance filings
| Docket | Insurer | Coverage | Effective date | Form | Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1152358 | Accredited Surety and Casualty Company, Inc. | $750,000 | Dec 27, 2025 | BMC-91X | 1BWHCA1901522345-00 |
Sources and check dates
Checked Oct 01, 2026 16:21 UTC.
- Authority filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:54 UTC.
- Insurance filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:53 UTC.
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Operating authority timeline
Status changes and notices recorded against RAFAEL ALVAREZ’s operating authority dockets, newest first, from the FMCSA authority history and notices datasets.
- Administrative status adjustmentMC1152358 · Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
A notice or status line describes the docket, not the reason behind it. Check Motus for the current status before booking.
Shared contact details
How many other records in the current FMCSA census report the same phone number or the same physical address as USDOT 3496231. Companies share offices, agents and phone lines for ordinary reasons; a match is context to check, not a finding.
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