PALMER DEDICATED LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 1385753 • 39 SOUTH BROAD STREET, WESTFIELD, MA, 01085
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (4)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5Z3-23-62 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | SURETY | 105477169 | ON FILE | Jul 30, 2010 | Nov 1, 2013 |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | TRUST FUND | NONE | ON FILE | Jun 24, 2005 | Jul 24, 2005 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-928K8545-TIL | ON FILE | Jun 22, 2005 | Dec 15, 2018 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5Z3-23-62 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2015 | Aug 8, 2021 |
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BCDTYD | REPLACED | Jul 30, 2010 | Jul 1, 2015 |
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BCDTYD | CANCELLED | Jul 30, 2010 | Jul 22, 2015 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 105477169 | REPLACED | Jul 30, 2010 | Jul 30, 2010 |
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BCDTYD | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2008 | Jul 30, 2010 |
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | VQ6128 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2005 | Jul 1, 2008 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5Z3-23-62 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 8, 2021 | Aug 8, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5Z3-23-62 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-928K8545-TIL | CARGO | Dec 15, 2018 | Dec 15, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BCDTYD | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2015 | Jul 22, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BCDTYD | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 105477169 | SURETY | Nov 1, 2013 | Nov 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BCDTYD | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2010 | Jul 30, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 105477169 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2010 | Jul 30, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | VQ6128 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2008 | Jul 1, 2008 |
| CANCEL | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | Jul 24, 2005 | Jul 24, 2005 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC527864 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 12, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2021 |
| MC527864 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 12, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2021 |
| MC527864 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2015 |
| MC527864 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2015 |
| MC527864 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 11, 2010 |
| MC527864 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 11, 2010 |
| MC527864 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 12, 2005 | — | Unknown |
| MC527864 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 12, 2005 | — | 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
10 states • 185 inspections
Violation Summary (91 violations from latest 100 of 185 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 5 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 4 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.3-F | Fatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired through fatigue. | 2 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.7A-UOC | Unsafe operations - general | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-VURB | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.93A-SBA | Seatbelts - Drivers seatbelt or passenger seatbelt (if equipped) - missing or defective | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60B | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80A | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRMC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-VBF | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86A1-RIG | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOTLM | Tires - All others 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21TB3-OPERBY | 390.21TB3-OPERBY | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8D2-HOSF | 395.8D2-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (185 inspections)
Showing 50 of 185
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
21 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (21 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WESTFIELD | 36 MAPLE ST | ...434241 | PALMER DEDICATED LOGISTICS LLC |
| Aug 1, 2025 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WESTFIELD | N ELM ST | ...802458 | PALMER DEDICATED LOGISTICS LLC |
| Mar 4, 2025 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | CHICOPEE | RTE 90 WB MM 50.6 | ...NS4141 | PALMER DEDICATED LOGISTICS LLC |
| Feb 6, 2025 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICOPEE | RTE 90 EB MM 47 | ...LS2496 | PALMER DEDICATED LOGISTICS LLC |
| Apr 6, 2022 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WESTFIELD | RTE 90 E MM 41 | ...JH2023 | PALMER DEDICATED LOGISTICS LLC |
| Jan 10, 2022 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONROE TWP | I-95, N.J. TURNPIKE | ...JH2025 | PALMER DEDICATED LOGISTICS LLC |
| Jan 3, 2022 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARTFORD | 84-E | ...GW6255 | PALMER DEDICATED LOGISTICS LLC |
| Jul 16, 2021 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | STURBRIDGE | RTE 84 E @ RT 90 | ...GW6255 | PALMER DEDICATED LOGISTICS LLC |
| Dec 18, 2018 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 3, 2018 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 26, 2017 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 8, 2017 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 16, 2017 | RI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 25, 2017 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 26, 2016 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 18, 2016 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2011 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 29, 2010 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 25, 2008 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 22, 2008 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 7, 2007 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
33 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 33 events