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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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DAN PALMER TRUCKING INC
USDOT 869833 · MC381925 · EIN 26-3023942 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
7211 SANDS LANE, ANDERSON, CA, 96007
(530) 365-6355 · DANIEL L PALMER
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
14 / 14
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
41 / 267
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. — $1M BIPD · policy MCP89940A · eff 04/06/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance267 pts
Other30 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 72 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 36 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.55D1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 |
Most inspected states
CA41
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| 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 | 3.96 | 3.95 | ≈48–52% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-01. “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
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Shasta County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Shasta County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 3 inspections, 9 violations, 3 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 3 OOS · 67%
393.45B2-BHTD ×2, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.45D-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
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.97).
2. Other3 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLSR ×3
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLSR ×3, 393.45B2-BHTD ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 50 vehicles seen in inspections
20 trailer14 incomplete vehicle10 truck6 other
Company profile
Officer
DANIEL L PALMER
Annual mileage
0.8M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
14
Registered since
2000-04-04
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL L PALMER | 2866490 | officer, phone | strong |
| BALLARD TRUSS LLC | 2457387 | 2 VINs | medium |
| DAN PALMER BROKERING INC | 3097486 | address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/27/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.8M mi reported (2024)
04/06/2026 — Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MCP89940A
04/06/2026 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP89940A
01/23/2025 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP89940A
10/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP73244 00
11/21/2021 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP73244 00
10/25/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/09/2021)
10/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP61878 00
10/12/2020 — Insurance replaced — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP51599 00
08/28/2020 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP51599 00
08/03/2020 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/24/2020)
10/12/2019 — Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BUI-008492
10/03/2019 — Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 10079143
09/16/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/15/2019)
10/01/2018 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 615988862
09/08/2018 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GLA-9221385
10/06/2015 — PROPERTY BROKER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (10/08/2019)
01/28/2013 — Insurance cancelled — WESTERN SURETY CO.
SURETY · policy 71039624
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/869833.