MIKE PALMER PETROLEUM SERVICES INC

USDOT 1212424 • DBA: PETROLEUM SERVICES • 2502 4TH AVE WEST, WILLISTON, ND, 58801

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,212,424
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
7015722487
Power Units (MCS-150)
28
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
MCS-150 Mileage
525,839
Physical Address
2502 4TH AVE WEST, WILLISTON, ND, 58801
Mailing Address
PO BOX 1486, WILLISTON, ND, 58802-1486
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Oct 3, 2020
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-497964ACTIVEUnknownOct 18, 2017

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUTBIPD/Primary1R024363ON FILEOct 3, 2020Oct 3, 2021

Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary21N9911AREPLACEDOct 3, 2017Oct 3, 2020
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.BIPD/PrimaryNFE 0862064CANCELLEDOct 3, 2014Nov 3, 2017
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.BIPD/PrimaryNFE 0862064REPLACEDOct 3, 2014Oct 3, 2017
NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCH12BAP018992CANCELLEDOct 3, 2012Oct 3, 2014
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryVK08303848CANCELLEDOct 3, 2009Oct 3, 2012
MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO.BIPD/Primary04 CA 2764587REPLACEDOct 3, 2008Oct 3, 2009
MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO.BIPD/Primary04 CA 2736893REPLACEDOct 3, 2005Oct 3, 2008
MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO.BIPD/Primary04 CA 2728661REPLACEDJun 10, 2005Oct 3, 2005
MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO.BIPD/Primary04 CA 2728661CANCELLEDJun 10, 2005Nov 21, 2005
MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO.BIPD/Primary04 CA 2720625REPLACEDOct 3, 2003Jun 10, 2005
MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO.BIPD/Primary04 CA 2720625CANCELLEDOct 3, 2003Jun 20, 2005

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLTHE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT1R024363BIPD/PrimaryOct 3, 2021Oct 3, 2021
TERM/REPLST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.21N9911ABIPD/PrimaryOct 3, 2020Oct 3, 2020
TERM/CANCLSTATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.NFE 0862064BIPD/PrimaryNov 3, 2017Nov 3, 2017
TERM/REPLSTATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.NFE 0862064BIPD/PrimaryOct 3, 2017Oct 3, 2017
CANCELNAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANYCH12BAP018992BIPD/PrimaryOct 3, 2014Oct 3, 2014
CANCELST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.VK08303848BIPD/PrimaryOct 3, 2012Oct 3, 2012
TERM/REPLMID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO.04 CA 2764587BIPD/PrimaryOct 3, 2009Oct 3, 2009
TERM/REPLMID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO.04 CA 2736893BIPD/PrimaryOct 3, 2008Oct 3, 2008
TERM/CANCLMID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO.04 CA 2728661BIPD/PrimaryNov 21, 2005Nov 21, 2005
TERM/REPLMID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO.04 CA 2728661BIPD/PrimaryOct 3, 2005Oct 3, 2005
TERM/CANCLMID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO.04 CA 2720625BIPD/PrimaryJun 20, 2005Jun 20, 2005
TERM/REPLMID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO.04 CA 2720625BIPD/PrimaryJun 10, 2005Jun 10, 2005

Authority Action History (6 events)

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Authority Action History (6 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC497964CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 10, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 18, 2017
MC497964CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 8, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 3, 2014
MC497964CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 6, 2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 4, 2012
MC497964CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 25, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 28, 2005
MC497964CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 24, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 13, 2005
MC497964MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDSep 17, 2004Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
43
Violations
65
16 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
20.9%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
28
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
Crash Records
15

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
4
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
3
Mar
2
Apr
4
May
2
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 43 of 43 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states43 inspections

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Violation Summary (65 violations from 43 inspections)

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Violation Summary (65 violations from 43 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS77Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps633Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps603Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIHEInoperative/defective brakes408Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)305Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104B-CCargo securement - tiedown damaged206Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLITOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43D-BBrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.43DBMABrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110B2I-CCargo securement - logs117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104F3-CCargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110B3-CCargo securement - logs117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11B-CSSRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(b)Tire tread depth insufficient (steer)107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:387.301(a)387.301(a)10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104(f)(3)Cargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
20.9%vs nat'l 23.4%
-2.5 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.51vs nat'l 1.80
-0.29 below avg

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)

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Inspection History (43 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 22, 202687113588WILLISTON NDNDLevel 3TRANSCRAFT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 10, 202686760215WILLISTON NDNDLevel 3PJ SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLLIT, 392.2-SLLSIV, 392.2-SLLTLNo
Dec 29, 202586661664WILLISTON NDNDLevel 2PJ TRAILER SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 9, 202586013646WILLISTON NDNDLevel 1PJ TRAILER SEMI-TRAILER2393.104B-C, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Sep 16, 202585798855WILLISTON NDNDLevel 1BIG TEX SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 27, 202585335326WILLISTON NDNDLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLSRNo
Jun 25, 202585045515WATFORD CITY NDNDLevel 1BIG TEX SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 15, 202584981589SPEARFISH SDSDLevel 1FORD TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-HLLHNo
May 31, 202584839247WATFORD CITY NDNDLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LILYes
May 29, 202584839165WATFORD CITY NDNDLevel 1TRANSCRAFT SEMI-TRAILER1393.45D-BAALYes
May 26, 202584796397WILLISTON NDNDLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 3, 202584576726WILLISTON NDNDLevel 1PJ TRAILER SEMI-TRAILER1393.9A-LILNo
Apr 25, 202584531035WILLISTON NDNDLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 23, 202584533637WILLISTON NDNDLevel 2BLACK SEMI-TRAILER1393.55C1-BNo
Mar 21, 202584200437WILLISTON NDNDLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 8, 202584075058WILLISTON NDNDLevel 1PJ TRAILER SEMI-TRAILER7393.48A-BIHE, 393.43D-B, 396.3A1-BOSYes
Mar 6, 202584065527WILLISTON NDNDLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEWA2, 395.3A2-HOSPRNPNo
Feb 21, 202583965414WILLISTON NDNDLevel 1PJ TRAILER SEMI-TRAILER4393.75A3-TAOL, 393.104B-C, 393.43DBMAYes
Dec 31, 202483512524WILLISTON NDNDLevel 2PJ TRAILER SEMI-TRAILER3393.9A-LIL, 393.104F3-C, 393.110B3-CYes
Dec 24, 202483477000WILLISTON NDNDLevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 7, 202483339780TIOGA NDNDLevel 2TRANSCRAFT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 7, 202483338366TIOGA NDNDLevel 2TRAIL SEMI-TRAILER3393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LFTSIYes
Aug 24, 202482478937WILLISTON NDNDLevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 19, 202482208628TIOGA NDNDLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2No
Jun 13, 202481909803WILLISTON NDNDLevel 1PJ TRAILER SEMI-TRAILER1393.75(c)No
May 29, 202481776282WILLISTON NDNDLevel 1DRAGON SEMI-TRAILER7393.9(a), 396.3(a)(1), 395.8(e)(1)Yes
Apr 3, 202481301469WILLISTON NDNDLevel 1OTHER SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 3, 202481301129WILLISTON NDNDLevel 1OTHER SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 3, 202481302660WILLISTON NDNDLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.48(a)No
Nov 9, 202380189860WILLISTON NDNDLevel 1FORD TRUCK TRACTOR14393.9A-LSML, 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LRLIYes
Sep 27, 202379785672PANGER INSPECTION SITENDLevel 3TRAO SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 27, 202379785606US 85 PANGER SCALENDLevel 2OTHR SEMI-TRAILER1393.60(c)No
Sep 27, 202379785662RoadsideNDLevel 3UNK SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 26, 202379785748BERTHOLDNDLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 6, 202379611243PANGER FIXED SCALENDLevel 1FORD TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75(b)No
Sep 5, 202379611238PANGER FIXED SCALENDLevel 1PARM SEMI-TRAILER2393.75(c)No
Aug 30, 202379561109PANGER SCALENDLevel 3OTHR SEMI-TRAILER1387.301(a)No
Jun 14, 202378971151US 85 PANGER SCALENDLevel 2FORD TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 18, 202378705881SOUTH OF STANLEY TURNOUTNDLevel 1TRAO SEMI-TRAILER1393.45(d)No
May 4, 202378573537PANGERNDLevel 2FORD TRUCK TRACTOR2393.104(f)(3), 393.9(a)No
May 1, 202378545670WILLISTON SCALE - US 85NDLevel 2DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 27, 202378545692PANGER SCALENDLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 25, 202378545425PANGERNDLevel 1OTHR SEMI-TRAILER1393.95(a)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

26 total · 30.8% OOS
2024-052026-02
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

15 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
15
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
12
Across 9 crashes
Tow-Aways
10

Crash History (15 records)

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Crash History (15 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Oct 1, 2024NDTOW00WILLISTON0085...421787MIKE PALMER PETROLEUM SERVICES INC
Dec 28, 2018IATOW00
Aug 10, 2014NDINJURY01
Mar 26, 2014NDINJURY02
Mar 13, 2014NDFATAL11
Jan 3, 2014NDTOW00
Jan 3, 2014NDTOW00
Dec 6, 2013NDINJURY02
Sep 17, 2013NDTOW00
Nov 18, 2011NDINJURY01
Aug 12, 2011NDINJURY01
Jun 3, 2011NDINJURY01
Nov 24, 2010NDINJURY02
Jan 19, 2009NDTOW00
Dec 21, 2008NDINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

28 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Oct 1, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in ND
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 3, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT • BIPD/Primary
Oct 3, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 28, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 3, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 18, 2017
Authority
Oct 3, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 3, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 10, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 26, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Mar 13, 2014
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 1 injury
Jan 3, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 3, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 6, 2013
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Sep 17, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 3, 2012
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 18, 2011
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 12, 2011
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 3, 2011
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 24, 2010
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Oct 3, 2009
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 19, 2009
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 21, 2008
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 3, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 21, 2005
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary

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