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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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PALMER DEDICATED LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 1385753 · MC527864 · EIN 59-3808865 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
39 SOUTH BROAD STREET, WESTFIELD, MA, 01085
(413) 579-5035 · TODD DOUVILLE
90
Low risk
Risk factors
5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
74 / 75
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
134 / 521
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. — $1M BIPD · policy 73622620 · eff 07/01/2021
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate3.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance274 pts
Unsafe Driving198 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance58 pts
Other31 pts
Driver Fitness11 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 60 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 50 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 392.3-F | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 21 | |
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 18 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 |
Most inspected states
NY43
MA41
VT19
CT15
ME7
NH5
PA1
RI1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.89 | 0.82 | ≈47–54% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.35 | 0.37 | ≈59–66% (near 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.06 | 0.07 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.58 | 1.61 | ≈14–18% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-22 · 3 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Other violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
Other 62% (2 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 24% · False log / RODS 12%
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 30 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Worcester County, MA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Worcester County, MA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 43% · Speeding 41% · Seat belt 11%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 36% (2 OOS) · Brakes 31% · Other 16% (5 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 8 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 15 inspections, 14 violations, 0 OOS, 11 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 36%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×3, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.55C2-B
✓ 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
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.185).
2. Unsafe Driving5 viol · 36%
392.2-SLLUP ×3, 392.2-SLLTCD ×2
✓ Coach speed, following distance, and phone use — these points hit hardest
✓ Review dashcam/telematics events with drivers
≈ 24 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.668).
3. Other4 viol · 29%
392.2-SLL ×4
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLL ×4, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×3, 392.2-SLLUP ×3, 392.2-SLLTCD ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/21/2026 | MILFORD, MA | 2 | ✓ | |
| 10/01/2025 | WESTFIELD, MA | ✓ | ||
| 08/01/2025 | WESTFIELD, MA | ✓ | ||
| 03/04/2025 | CHICOPEE, MA | 3 | ✓ | |
| 02/06/2025 | CHICOPEE, MA | ✓ |
Equipment — 57 vehicles seen in inspections
23 incomplete vehicle18 trailer16 truck
Company profile
Officer
TODD DOUVILLE
Recordable crash rate
1.538 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.4M mi (2022)
CDL drivers
45
Registered since
2005-06-20
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 16 carriers
Shares identifiers with 16 carriers (15 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECT DELIVERIES LLC | 2788838 | 2 VINs | medium |
| R M SULLIVAN TRANSPORTATION INC | 55348 | 1 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
03/03/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.4M mi reported (2022)
08/08/2021 — Insurance cancelled — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5Z3-23-62
07/12/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/26/2021)
07/12/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/26/2021)
07/01/2021 — Insurance filed — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 73622620
07/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5Z3-23-62
12/15/2018 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT-660-928K8545-TIL
07/22/2015 — Insurance cancelled — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BCDTYD
07/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BCDTYD
06/25/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/07/2015)
06/25/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/07/2015)
11/01/2013 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
SURETY · policy 105477169
08/02/2010 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/11/2010)
08/02/2010 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/11/2010)
07/30/2010 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy 105477169
07/30/2010 — Insurance replaced — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BCDTYD
07/01/2008 — Insurance replaced — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy VQ6128
07/24/2005 — Insurance cancelled — PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
TRUST FUND · policy NONE
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/1385753.