MIKE PALMER PETROLEUM SERVICES INC
USDOT 1212424 • DBA: PETROLEUM SERVICES • 2502 4TH AVE WEST, WILLISTON, ND, 58801
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-497964 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 18, 2017 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | 1R024363 | ON FILE | Oct 3, 2020 | Oct 3, 2021 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 21N9911A | REPLACED | Oct 3, 2017 | Oct 3, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | NFE 0862064 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2014 | Nov 3, 2017 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | NFE 0862064 | REPLACED | Oct 3, 2014 | Oct 3, 2017 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CH12BAP018992 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2012 | Oct 3, 2014 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | VK08303848 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2009 | Oct 3, 2012 |
| MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 04 CA 2764587 | REPLACED | Oct 3, 2008 | Oct 3, 2009 |
| MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 04 CA 2736893 | REPLACED | Oct 3, 2005 | Oct 3, 2008 |
| MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 04 CA 2728661 | REPLACED | Jun 10, 2005 | Oct 3, 2005 |
| MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 04 CA 2728661 | CANCELLED | Jun 10, 2005 | Nov 21, 2005 |
| MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 04 CA 2720625 | REPLACED | Oct 3, 2003 | Jun 10, 2005 |
| MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 04 CA 2720625 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2003 | Jun 20, 2005 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | 1R024363 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2021 | Oct 3, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 21N9911A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2020 | Oct 3, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | NFE 0862064 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2017 | Nov 3, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | NFE 0862064 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2017 | Oct 3, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | CH12BAP018992 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2014 | Oct 3, 2014 |
| CANCEL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | VK08303848 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2012 | Oct 3, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO. | 04 CA 2764587 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2009 | Oct 3, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO. | 04 CA 2736893 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2008 | Oct 3, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO. | 04 CA 2728661 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2005 | Nov 21, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO. | 04 CA 2728661 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2005 | Oct 3, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO. | 04 CA 2720625 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2005 | Jun 20, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO. | 04 CA 2720625 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2005 | Jun 10, 2005 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC497964 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 10, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 18, 2017 |
| MC497964 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2014 |
| MC497964 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2012 |
| MC497964 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 28, 2005 |
| MC497964 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 24, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2005 |
| MC497964 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 17, 2004 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 43 inspections
Violation Summary (65 violations from 43 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 7 | 7 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B2I-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSSRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:387.301(a) | 387.301(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (43 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
15 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (15 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2024 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | WILLISTON | 0085 | ...421787 | MIKE PALMER PETROLEUM SERVICES INC |
| Dec 28, 2018 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2014 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 26, 2014 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 13, 2014 | ND | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 3, 2014 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 3, 2014 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 6, 2013 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 17, 2013 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 18, 2011 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 12, 2011 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 3, 2011 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 24, 2010 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 19, 2009 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 21, 2008 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
28 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 28 events