PALMER MOVING & STORAGE CO
USDOT 511993 • DBA: PALMER MOVING SERVICES • 24660 DEQUINDRE RD, WARREN, MI, 48091
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | CARGO | TCP0003595 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9254600 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2017 |
Insurance History (23 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | WPP2026039 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | WPP2026039 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | WPP2026039 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2023 | May 16, 2024 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | WPP2026039 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 30, 2024 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 012121347 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 012121347 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 012121347 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2017 | Jan 17, 2021 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AVA 3829900-00 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AVA 3829900-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2013 | Nov 3, 2017 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CGV 3829900-00 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9223492 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2011 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9223492 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2011 | Oct 25, 2013 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 006269599 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2007 | Oct 1, 2011 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 006269599 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2007 | Nov 2, 2011 |
| AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 8 81 MZG 808 05938 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2002 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRV3829900 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2002 | Oct 1, 2007 |
| AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 8 81 DZG 8078 7345 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2001 | Oct 1, 2002 |
| AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 881DZG80769318 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2001 | Oct 1, 2000 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 11A2CA000010400 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2001 | Oct 1, 2002 |
| AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 8 81 DZG 8078 7345 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2001 | Nov 21, 2002 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 11A2CA000010400 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2001 | Oct 1, 2001 |
| XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LMT501085 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2000 | Oct 1, 2001 |
| AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 881DZG80769318 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2000 | Nov 21, 2002 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP0003595 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP2026039 | CARGO | Oct 30, 2024 | Oct 30, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP2026039 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP2026039 | CARGO | May 16, 2024 | May 16, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 012121347 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP2026039 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 012121347 | CARGO | Jan 17, 2021 | Jan 17, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 012121347 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | AVA 3829900-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2017 | Nov 3, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9254600 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CGV 3829900-00 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | AVA 3829900-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | 9223492 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2013 | Oct 25, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY | 8 81 MZG 808 05938 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | 9223492 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | 006269599 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2011 | Nov 2, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | 006269599 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2011 | Oct 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | TRV3829900 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2007 | Oct 1, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY | 8 81 DZG 8078 7345 | CARGO | Nov 21, 2002 | Nov 21, 2002 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY | 881DZG80769318 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2002 | Nov 21, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY | 8 81 DZG 8078 7345 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2002 | Oct 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 11A2CA000010400 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2002 | Oct 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 11A2CA000010400 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2001 | Oct 1, 2001 |
| CANCEL | XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | LMT501085 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2001 | Oct 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY | 881DZG80769318 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2000 | Oct 1, 2000 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-406654 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-406654 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC406654 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2025 |
| MC406654 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2025 |
| MC406654 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 18, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC406654 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 18, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC406654 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 21, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 29, 2020 |
| MC406654 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 21, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 29, 2020 |
| MC406654 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 10, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 11, 2017 |
| MC406654 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 10, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 11, 2017 |
| MC406654 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2013 |
| MC406654 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2013 |
| MC406654 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 7, 2001 | REVOKED | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC406654 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 7, 2001 | REVOKED | Jun 9, 2021 |
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
2 states • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (10 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.25A-L | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 28, 2025 | 86181276 | PONTIAC SCALE S/B | MI | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.25A-L, 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| Oct 12, 2025 | 86033062 | WB-I-96 @ BUCHANAN ST | MI | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 392.82DUMT, 393.95A4-EENA, 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| Sep 29, 2025 | 85918179 | Roadside | MI | Level 3 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.82DUMT | No |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 85584193 | Roadside | MI | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.11A1-LRR | No |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 85441942 | I94 W @ MARSHALL RA | MI | Level 2 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| May 20, 2025 | 84743252 | PONTIAC SCALE S/B | MI | Level 2 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLMF | No |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 84147876 | Roadside | MI | Level 3 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 21, 2024 | 82965889 | N/B MOUND RD @ 14 MILE RD | MI | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| Jul 7, 2023 | 79088030 | LIMON POE WB | CO | Level 3 | KENT SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (12 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | SHELBY | ...078597 | PALMER MOVING & STORAGE CO |
| Apr 11, 2022 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SCIO TWP | ZEEB | ...245197 | PALMER MOVING & STORAGE CO |
| Dec 16, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAMTRAMCK | LUMPKIN | ...665079 | PALMER MOVING & STORAGE CO |
| Jan 3, 2013 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 15, 2010 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 8, 2008 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 19, 2008 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2006 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 12, 2003 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2002 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 9, 2000 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 8, 1999 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
39 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 39 events