Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
19 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 4262127 ·
Palo Alto Direct Inc
19 power unitsavg 5.6 yrLocal · 1 statesUNION CITY, CA100/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
19Power units
18 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
5.6Avg age (yr)
2019–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.6 yr
Model years 2019–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
2 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2024 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
66 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
PALO ALTO DIRECT INC (USDOT 4262127) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 13.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 4, 2026.
The carrier received 68 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 59 vehicle-level and 68 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 4, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It reports 19 power units and 22 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Dec 5, 2024. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 4, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is PALO ALTO DIRECT INC's USDOT number?
PALO ALTO DIRECT INC's USDOT number is 4262127.
Is PALO ALTO DIRECT INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 4, 2026. PALO ALTO DIRECT INC is active in the FMCSA register.
What is PALO ALTO DIRECT INC's safety record?
PALO ALTO DIRECT INC has a 13.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 68 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash 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 PALO ALTO DIRECT INC's fleet?
PALO ALTO DIRECT INC operates 19 power units and 22 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PALO ALTO DIRECT INC based?
PALO ALTO DIRECT INC is based in UNION CITY, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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