DAMON AND ELYSE PALMER
USDOT 2975374 • DBA: PALMER LOGISTICS • 70322 HIGHWAY 25, TRENTON, NE, 69044
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-011161 | REVOKED | Feb 5, 2020 | Dec 14, 2020 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 0001009748 | ON FILE | Feb 28, 2021 | Jun 24, 2022 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5E8 27 69 | REPLACED | Dec 4, 2020 | Feb 28, 2021 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5E8 27 69 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2020 | Apr 14, 2021 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5E8 27 69 | CANCELLED | Jan 30, 2020 | Dec 4, 2020 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5E8 27 69 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2018 | Jan 30, 2020 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP 3164757 (GP) | CANCELLED | Mar 27, 2017 | Feb 24, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. | 0001009748 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 24, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5E8 27 69 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2021 | Apr 14, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5E8 27 69 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2021 | Feb 28, 2021 |
| CANCEL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5E8 27 69 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2020 | Dec 4, 2020 |
| CANCEL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5E8 27 69 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 30, 2020 | Jan 30, 2020 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP 3164757 (GP) | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2018 | Feb 24, 2018 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-011161 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-011161 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC011161 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 29, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC011161 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 17, 2020 | REVOKED | Dec 14, 2020 |
| MC011161 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2018 |
| MC011161 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 6, 2017 | REVOKED | Feb 5, 2020 |
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
4 states • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (27 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:172.502(a)(1) | Placarding general requirements | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hazardous Materials |
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 (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2025 | 86169848 | Roadside | NE | Level 3 | MERI SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 84257334 | Roadside | IA | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 84181428 | Roadside | NE | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2IRP | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82910996 | ON US HWY 34, 1237 FEET EAST O | NE | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 392.2 | No |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 82326857 | CANEY | KS | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 396.17(c), 392.2 | No |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 81866155 | I80WB, MM 148 | IA | Level 3 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 392.2, 395.8(f)(1) | No |
| Nov 18, 2023 | 80217796 | ROADSIDE | SD | Level 3 | FONA SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Nov 13, 2023 | 80161619 | DECATUR COUNTY - 039 | KS | Level 2 | FONA SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.60(d), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| Apr 7, 2023 | 78307688 | GRAHAM COUNTY - 065 | KS | Level 2 | — | 5 | 396.17(c), 390.21T(b), 172.502(a)(1) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records