MIKE PALMER PETROLEUM SERVICES INC
DBA: PETROLEUM SERVICES
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 15 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MIKE PALMER PETROLEUM SERVICES INC (USDOT 1212424) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): BEN NELSON (Company officer); SONIA PALMER (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 15 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1212424/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 38.1% vs peer median 14.6% (worse). n=41137 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units −3 (28 → 25) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers −2 (11 → 9) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Company profile
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InsuranceTRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICAPolicy effective Oct 3, 2021
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Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 46 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 15 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 50 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 29.03% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
MIKE PALMER PETROLEUM SERVICES INC is a motor carrier based in WILLISTON, ND, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1212424. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 25 power units and 9 drivers, with 50 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 38.1%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
MIKE PALMER PETROLEUM SERVICES INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 28 power units and 11 drivers, based in Williston, ND. Across 26 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 30.8% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for contract.
26 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 53% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in ND (25) and SD (1), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
30.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (78.0% of violations); top code 393.75A3-TAOL (Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS) cited 6 times, 6 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 28 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 11 drivers; Ford, Pj trailer, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 41,137 ACTIVE carriers operating 12–38 power units (±50% of this carrier's 25 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 11 9Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 28 25Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota (ND) | 29 | 9 | 31.0% | Jun 26, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 21, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 30 | |
| Pj Trailer | 11 | |
| Kenworth | 11 | |
| Other | 6 | |
| Big Tex | 5 | |
| Transcraft | 4 | |
| Unknown | 4 | |
| Direct | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.13 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 1.18 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | — | 4.93 | 5 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (50 rows) View all 50 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88265102 | Jun 26, 2026 | ND | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-HCM, 396.3A1-BOS | Yes |
| 88200793 | Jun 20, 2026 | ND | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.55B-B, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 88083708 | Jun 8, 2026 | ND | 1 | — |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.43D-B, 393.95F | Yes |
| 88067394 | Jun 6, 2026 | ND | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88042291 | Jun 2, 2026 | ND | 1 | — |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87934706 | May 21, 2026 | SD | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 395.24 | No |
| 87711006 | Apr 28, 2026 | ND | 1 | WILLISTON ND |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87113588 | Feb 22, 2026 | ND | 3 | WILLISTON ND |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86760215 | Jan 10, 2026 | ND | 3 | WILLISTON ND |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 392.2-SLLIT, 392.2-SLLSIV, 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 86661664 | Dec 29, 2025 | ND | 2 | WILLISTON ND |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86013646 | Oct 9, 2025 | ND | 1 | WILLISTON ND |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.104B-C | Yes |
| 85798855 | Sep 16, 2025 | ND | 1 | WILLISTON ND |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85335326 | Jul 27, 2025 | ND | 3 | WILLISTON ND |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 85045515 | Jun 25, 2025 | ND | 1 | WATFORD CITY ND |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84981589 | Jun 15, 2025 | SD | 1 | SPEARFISH SD |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-HLLH | No |
| 84839247 | May 31, 2025 | ND | 1 | WATFORD CITY ND |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| 84839165 | May 29, 2025 | ND | 1 | WATFORD CITY ND |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45D-BAAL | Yes |
| 84796397 | May 26, 2025 | ND | 1 | WILLISTON ND |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84576726 | May 3, 2025 | ND | 1 | WILLISTON ND |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 84531035 | Apr 25, 2025 | ND | 3 | WILLISTON ND |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84533637 | Apr 23, 2025 | ND | 2 | WILLISTON ND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55C1-B | No |
| 84200437 | Mar 21, 2025 | ND | 2 | WILLISTON ND |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84075058 | Mar 8, 2025 | ND | 1 | WILLISTON ND |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 393.43D-B, 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-BOS | Yes |
| 84065527 | Mar 6, 2025 | ND | 3 | WILLISTON ND |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWA2, 395.3A2-HOSPRNP | No |
| 83965414 | Feb 21, 2025 | ND | 1 | WILLISTON ND |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.43DBMA, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.110B2I-C | Yes |
Recent Crashes (15 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND0001158510 | Oct 1, 2024 | ND | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA1801089449 | Dec 28, 2018 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ND0000309450 | Aug 10, 2014 | ND | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ND0000301498 | Mar 26, 2014 | ND | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
| ND0000300660 | Mar 13, 2014 | ND | 1 | 1 | No | No | Fatal |
| ND0000295774 | Jan 3, 2014 | ND | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ND0000295773 | Jan 3, 2014 | ND | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ND0000294004 | Dec 6, 2013 | ND | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ND0000286603 | Sep 17, 2013 | ND | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ND0000244526 | Nov 18, 2011 | ND | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ND0000234573 | Aug 12, 2011 | ND | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| ND0000230360 | Jun 3, 2011 | ND | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| ND0000216220 | Nov 24, 2010 | ND | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
| ND0000177663 | Jan 19, 2009 | ND | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ND0000174493 | Dec 21, 2008 | ND | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
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| Unknown | MC497964 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Sep 17, 2004 | MC497964-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA | 1R024363 | 91X | $750,000 | Oct 3, 2021 | On file | ACTIVE |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | 1R024363 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 3, 2020 | Oct 3, 2021 | REPLACED |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 21N9911A | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 3, 2017 | Oct 3, 2020 | REPLACED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | NFE 0862064 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 3, 2014 | Nov 3, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | NFE 0862064 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 3, 2014 | Oct 3, 2017 | REPLACED |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | CH12BAP018992 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 3, 2012 | Oct 3, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | VK08303848 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 3, 2009 | Oct 3, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO. | 04 CA 2764587 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 3, 2008 | Oct 3, 2009 | REPLACED |
| MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO. | 04 CA 2736893 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 3, 2005 | Oct 3, 2008 | REPLACED |
| MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO. | 04 CA 2728661 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 10, 2005 | Nov 21, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO. | 04 CA 2728661 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 10, 2005 | Oct 3, 2005 | REPLACED |
| MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO. | 04 CA 2720625 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 3, 2003 | Jun 10, 2005 | REPLACED |
| MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO. | 04 CA 2720625 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 3, 2003 | Jun 20, 2005 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 3, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
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Oct 3, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 3, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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Oct 18, 2017
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Oct 3, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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Oct 3, 2014
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Oct 3, 2014insuranceCANCEL — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 4, 2012
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Oct 3, 2012insuranceCANCEL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 3, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO.
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Oct 3, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO.
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Nov 21, 2005insuranceTERM/CANCL — MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO.
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Oct 28, 2005
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Oct 3, 2005insuranceTERM/REPL — MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO.
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Jun 20, 2005insuranceTERM/CANCL — MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO.
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Jun 13, 2005
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Jun 10, 2005insuranceTERM/REPL — MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO.
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Sep 17, 2004
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLISTON ND | ND | 24 | 6 |
| TIOGA ND | ND | 3 | 1 |
| WATFORD CITY ND | ND | 3 | 2 |
| PANGER | ND | 2 | 0 |
| PANGER FIXED SCALE | ND | 2 | 0 |
| PANGER SCALE | ND | 2 | 0 |
| US 85 PANGER SCALE | ND | 2 | 0 |
| BERTHOLD | ND | 1 | 0 |
| PANGER INSPECTION SITE | ND | 1 | 0 |
| SOUTH OF STANLEY TURNOUT | ND | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 3 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 387.301(a) | Carrier -Motor carrier shall not engage in interstate or foreign commerce without proof of public liability and property damage insurance as required in 49 CFR 38 | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 393.104(f)(3) | Loose or unfastened tiedown. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(b) | Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC497964
common · N · MC
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TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA
91X policy on file
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THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
BOC-3 process agent · 107,529 carriers served
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50 inspections
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15 reportable crashes
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How to verify MIKE PALMER PETROLEUM SERVICES INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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