Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
2 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 3496231 · MC-1152358 · Updated 07/18/2026
RAFAEL ALVAREZ
DBA MA TRANSPORT
2 power unitsavg 12.2 yrRegional · 4 statesIMPERIAL, CA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1152358 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
6Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.2Avg age (yr)
2003–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-18
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on file
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 5
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 6 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2020.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 19 inspections.No reported crashesNo DOT-reportable crashes are on this carrier's record.
Operating authority55 yr active
since 2020Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo20.020.0 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
clean 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
12.2 yr
Model years 2003–2026 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
5 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2020 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is RAFAEL ALVAREZ safe to work with?
Is RAFAEL ALVAREZ safe to load? RAFAEL ALVAREZ (USDOT 3496231, MC-1152358) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in IMPERIAL, CA, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers. Operating authority has been active 5 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 19 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 20.0% (below the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (100/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-18.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
RARAFAEL ALVAREZ 100
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Frequently asked
What is RAFAEL ALVAREZ's USDOT number?
RAFAEL ALVAREZ's USDOT number is 3496231, and its motor carrier number is MC-1152358.
Is RAFAEL ALVAREZ authorized to operate?
As of 2026-07-18, RAFAEL ALVAREZ is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is RAFAEL ALVAREZ's safety record?
RAFAEL ALVAREZ has a 20.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 19 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is RAFAEL ALVAREZ's fleet?
RAFAEL ALVAREZ operates 2 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is RAFAEL ALVAREZ based?
RAFAEL ALVAREZ is based in IMPERIAL, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.