PALMER TREE SERVICES INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Violations per Inspection above national average 3.00 vs 1.80 national (+1.20).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — PALMER TREE SERVICES INC (USDOT 3461452) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Violations per Inspection above national average — 3.00 vs 1.80 national (+1.20). On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3461452/ As of: Aug 28, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 92/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 92/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=176332 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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 7 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 40% | 40% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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 Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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.
PALMER TREE SERVICES INC had 5 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 60.0%, which is above the national average of 19.3%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 15.0.
5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in MA (5 stops).
60.0% out-of-service rate, well above the 19.3% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (20.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; GMC, International, and Bandi are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 176,332 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (6 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts (MA) | 5 | 3 | 60.0% | Aug 17, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| International | 5 | |
| GMC | 2 | |
| Bandi | 1 | |
| Morb | 1 | |
| Mtzr | 1 | |
| Rich | 1 | |
| Rick | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 2.20 | 2 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 1.50 | 2 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 15.00 | 15 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (7 rows) View all 7 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88718879 | Aug 17, 2026 | MA | 2 | H-STONEHAM |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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10 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.130B-CHVE, 393.40F-BNPB | Yes |
| 85760216 | Sep 11, 2025 | MA | 3 | H-WOBURN |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 84155334 | Mar 18, 2025 | MA | 2 | H-BILLERICA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 393.205B-WR, 393.65C-FNS, 393.78A-WS | Yes |
| 83423487 | Dec 18, 2024 | MA | 3 | H-KINGSTON |
RICE TRAILERS STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: GMC
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4 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLTL, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 83145348 | Nov 12, 2024 | MA | 3 | H-CANTON |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 396.17C-PI, 391.45A-MCEM | No |
| 79973478 | Oct 23, 2023 | MA | 1 | S-WORCESTER |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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8 | 392.9(a), 393.130, 393.48(a) | Yes |
| 79867769 | Oct 10, 2023 | MA | 2 | H-BILLERICA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.11 | No |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| H-BILLERICA | MA | 2 | 1 |
| H-CANTON | MA | 1 | 0 |
| H-KINGSTON | MA | 1 | 1 |
| H-STONEHAM | MA | 1 | 1 |
| H-WOBURN | MA | 1 | 0 |
| S-WORCESTER | MA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9(a) | Failing to secure load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.130 | No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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