PETROLEUM SERVICES
Legal: MIKE PALMER PETROLEUM SERVICES INC
Risk factors
Moderate riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202631 inspections · 46 violations (16 OOS) · 30% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance3 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
24
3× · sev 8
- 2393.48A-BIHEVehicle Maintenance
Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.
8
2× · sev 4
- 3393.9A-HLLHVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam
6
1× · sev 6
- 4392.2-SLLITUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Improper turns
5
1× · sev 5
- 5392.2-SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
1
1×
- 6393.104B-CVehicle Maintenance
Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns
1
1× · sev 1
- 7392.2-SLLSIV
State/Local Laws - State insurance violation
1
1×
- 8392.2-SLLTL
State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
1
1×
- 9395.30B1-ELDDFRHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
1
1× · sev 1
- 10395.24Hours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
1
1× · sev 1
Most inspected in · top 3 states
- ND27
- SD2
- MT1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 41.7% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
- Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
- Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed
A high share of violations are occurring in McKenzie County, ND
Medium impact12 of 23 violations in the last 12 months (52%) came from inspections in McKenzie County, ND. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from McKenzie County, ND to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 73% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.6× · 12%
- 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly2× · 7%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× · 4%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS8× · 40%
- 393.87A-FPLRFlag - Required rear flag - no flag on the rear of a projecting load - when load is longer than 4 feet.1× · 3%
- 393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs1× · 2%
- 393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet1× · 2%
- 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× · 2%
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative3× · 2%
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× · 2%
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 393.75A3-TAOL×2Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.48A-BIHE×2Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 393.47EBrake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 396.3A1-BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination · OOS
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA45 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 15 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
1
Tow-away
1
Injury
0
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi9 drivers
- Company officer
- BEN NELSON
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2004-02-18
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-05-06
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 25 trucks · 17 owned tractors · 46 owned trailers.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs or officers with 8 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
21 events- 05/06/2026MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2025)
- 10/03/2021Insurance filed — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 1R024363
- 10/03/2021Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy 1R024363
- 10/03/2020Insurance replaced — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 21N9911A
- 11/03/2017Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy NFE 0862064
- 10/10/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/18/2017)
- 10/03/2017Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy NFE 0862064
- 10/03/2014Insurance cancelled — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CH12BAP018992
- 09/08/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/03/2014)
- 10/03/2012Insurance cancelled — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy VK08303848
- 09/06/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/04/2012)
- 10/03/2009Insurance replaced — MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 04 CA 2764587
- 10/03/2008Insurance replaced — MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 04 CA 2736893
- 11/21/2005Insurance cancelled — MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 04 CA 2728661
- 10/25/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/28/2005)
- 10/03/2005Insurance replaced — MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 04 CA 2728661
- 06/20/2005Insurance cancelled — MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 04 CA 2720625
- 06/10/2005Insurance replaced — MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 04 CA 2720625
- 05/24/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/13/2005)
- 09/17/2004MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
- 02/18/2004Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- 2022-04-20
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-05-06
- Reported mileage
- 525,839 mi (2025)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — MIKE PALMER PETROLEUM SERVICES INC, WILLISTON, ND
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