VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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PALMER TRUCKS INC
USDOT 457780 · EIN 35-1112033
9704 E 30TH STREET, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46229
(317) 620-8421 · J SCOTT NICHOLS
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
89 / 89
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
4 / 12
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate0% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving8 pts
Vehicle Maintenance4 pts
Other2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 8 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 390.21TB1-MC | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
IN3
KY1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.17 | 0.14 | ≈4–11% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.00 | 2.00 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2025-09-23. “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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 100%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 3 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
Equipment — 9 vehicles seen in inspections
5 truck4 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
J SCOTT NICHOLS
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
89
Registered since
1991-09-12
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PALMER LEASING LLC | 2575374 | mailing, phone | medium |
| PALMER TRUCKS KENTUCKY LLC | 3096457 | mailing | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/16/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2025)
09/12/1991 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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/457780.