PALUMBO LUMBER COMPANY INC
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
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TruckCodex risk summary — PALUMBO LUMBER COMPANY INC (USDOT 795272) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/795272/ As of: Jul 29, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
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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.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 15 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| 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 SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
PALUMBO LUMBER COMPANY INC is a corporation based in LEXINGTON, KY, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 795272. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 6 drivers, with 15 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.7%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
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.
PALUMBO LUMBER COMPANY INC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 6 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Lexington, KY. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 0.0% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.2% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in KY (8 stops).
0.0% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.2% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (0.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Freightliner, Ford, and Trlr are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (KY) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 22, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 7 | |
| Trailer | 4 | |
| Ford | 3 | |
| Peterbilt | 3 | |
| International | 1 | |
| Unknown | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 3.88 | 4 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (15 rows) View all 15 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88209894 | Jun 22, 2026 | KY | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLDL, 393.11A1-LIL | No |
| 87982375 | May 28, 2026 | KY | 1 | — |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.47E, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 87688761 | Apr 27, 2026 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87028515 | Feb 11, 2026 | KY | 2 | LOUISVILLE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.25E | No |
| 86243330 | Nov 5, 2025 | KY | 1 | GEORGETOWN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.93A-SBA | No |
| 86206645 | Oct 31, 2025 | KY | 1 | LEXINGTON |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.95A1, 393.45D-B | No |
| 84729196 | May 19, 2025 | KY | 2 | LEXINGTON |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2RG | No |
| 83690339 | Jan 24, 2025 | KY | 3 | WADDY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2UCR | No |
| 82189637 | Jul 22, 2024 | KY | 2 | WADDY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 385.325(c) | Yes |
| 81420140 | Apr 23, 2024 | KY | 1 | MOREHEAD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 79682297 | Sep 15, 2023 | KY | 1 | LEXINGTON |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 396.17(c), 393.9(a), 392.2 | No |
| 79516913 | Aug 28, 2023 | KY | 3 | LEXINGTON |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2 | No |
| 79516782 | Aug 28, 2023 | KY | 2 | LONDON |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.45(d) | No |
| 79302618 | Aug 2, 2023 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
7 | 393.75(a)(3), 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e) | Yes |
| 78593127 | May 11, 2023 | KY | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2, 390.21T(b) | No |
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY0071256022 | Jan 24, 2013 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0070819328 | Feb 22, 2010 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0001398796 | Jul 21, 2006 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0070247458 | Sep 9, 2005 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0070223896 | Jun 15, 2005 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0070213488 | May 9, 2005 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jul 14, 2024oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 385.325(c) | Operating in interstate commerce on or after the Operational Out of Service order date for failure of a Safety Audit | General/Admin | 1 | 1 |
| 391.15(a) | Driving a CMV while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 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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