James Robert Palen
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MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.
How we scored it · 5 factors
Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.
Safety
FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.
Enforcement
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Equipment
Operations & cargo
Identity & federal record
FMCSA census · MCS-150- USDOT
- 1237522
- MC / docket
- None
- Legal name
- James Robert Palen
- DBA
- —
- Entity type
- Carrier
- Operation
- Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
- First registered
- Apr 19, 2004
- Last MCS-150
- Apr 19, 2004
- Safety rating
- Not rated
- Drivers (CDL)
- 1 (1)
- Hazmat
- No
- Business type
- —
Fraud & network signals
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Frequently asked
What is James Robert Palen's USDOT number?
James Robert Palen's USDOT number is 1237522.
Is James Robert Palen authorized to operate?
It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.
What is James Robert Palen's safety record?
No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.
How big is James Robert Palen's fleet?
1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 19, 2004.
Where is James Robert Palen located?
James Robert Palen is located at 701 N 20TH Ave E, Duluth, MN, 55812. Phone: (218) 390-6180.
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