KEVIN DOWNES TREE SERVICE CO INC
USDOT 504283 • DBA: DOWNES TREE SERVICE • 65 ROYAL AVE, HAWTHORNE, NJ, 07506
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
504,283
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
9732389800
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
106
Drivers (MCS-150)
67
MCS-150 Mileage
1,015,772
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
65 ROYAL AVE, HAWTHORNE, NJ, 07506
Mailing Address
65 ROYAL AVENUE, HAWTHORNE, NJ, 07506
Contact
Phone: 9732389800
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
HIGH
No insurance filings on record
This for-hire carrier has no insurance filings in the FMCSA database — a critical compliance gap.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-1629765 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Authority Action History (1 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1629765 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 19, 2024 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
Unsafe Driving
0
Hours of Service
0
Driver Fitness
0
Drugs / Alcohol
0.00
Vehicle Maintenance
7.77
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspections
26
Violations
65
16 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
23.1%
Driver OOS %
11.5%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
106
Drivers (MCS-150)
67
Crash Records
19
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 26 of 26 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 26 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (65 violations from 26 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | 9 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 3 | 3 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207C-SSLMS | Suspension - A spring leaf is missing or separated | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STBSM | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.834A-HMC | General loading/unloading hazmat | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:177.834(a) | General loading/unloading hazmat | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:173.24(f)(1) | Closures for packagings must not be open or leaking | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
23.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
On par with national average
Driver OOS Rate
11.5%vs nat'l 6.7%
+4.8 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.50vs nat'l 1.80
+0.70 above avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (26 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
18 total · 27.8% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
19 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
19
Fatalities
0
Injuries
10
Across 10 crashes
Tow-Aways
19
Crash History (19 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2026 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LINDEN | I-278 Secondary | ...S53390 | KEVIN DOWNES TREE SERVICE CO INC |
| May 24, 2025 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WOODCLIFF LAKE BORO | Woodcliff Avenue (BERGEN COUNTY 90) | ...d02130 | KEVIN DOWNES TREE SERVICE CO INC |
| Mar 4, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | SADDLE RIVER BORO | BERGEN COUNTY 90 | ...MG2740 | KEVIN DOWNES TREE SERVICE CO INC |
| Jan 23, 2023 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HAINESPORT TWP | BURLINGTON COUNTY 641 | ...HG2372 | KEVIN DOWNES TREE SERVICE CO INC |
| Mar 18, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 80 W AT THE 245.2 MILE MARKE | ...D18436 | KEVIN DOWNES TREE SERVICE CO INC |
| Jan 28, 2022 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRANKLIN LAKES BORO | NJ 208 | ...236005 | KEVIN DOWNES TREE SERVICE CO INC |
| Sep 26, 2016 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 27, 2016 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 23, 2015 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 12, 2015 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 9, 2011 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2010 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 24, 2010 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2, 2009 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 8, 2004 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 1, 2004 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 4, 2004 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 10, 2003 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 30, 2001 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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