David D Palma
West Covina, CA
DBA: CHERRY TRUCKING
David D Palma is an active motor carrier based in West Covina, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 927723 and MC 400269. It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver. In the last 24 months it had 2 roadside inspections, a 50% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
- USDOT
- 927723
- MC
- 400269
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- Based in
- West Covina, CA
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 2
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Safety rating
- Not rated
Profile data updated Oct 7, 2026
Trust Score
Not enough data
FMCSA data ↓
1
Power Units
1
Drivers
FMCSA since 2001 (25 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: March 2028 (set by USDOT 927723's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed May 7, 2026.
- Registered with FMCSA in January 2001, about 25 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 45,000 fleet miles in 2025, about 45,000 miles per power unit.
- Only 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, which is too few for its out-of-service rates to be statistically meaningful.
- 1,394 other USDOT registrations list West Covina, CA as their physical address.
Equipment
What David D Palma runs, and the government record each item comes from (2 of its VINs decoded):
- Reefer Confirmed by VIN 1 enclosed van trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; refrigerated cargo declared on its MCS-150
- Dry Van Confirmed by VIN 1 enclosed van trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailers | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Authorized Cargo Types
David D Palma is authorized to transport the following 8 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 1
MCS-150 Mileage: 45,000 miles (2025)
Driver Information
1
Total Drivers
1
CDL Drivers
1
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by DAVID D PALMA
1 truck and 1 trailer identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Dec 5, 2025.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Volvo Truck, Hyundai Translead Trailers. Equipment breakdown: 1 TRUCK TRACTOR, 1 SEMI-TRAILER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 50% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 50% |
Trailers (1 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 1 |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 1 |
| 53 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo Truck | 1 | 50% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 1 | 50% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (2)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4V4NC9TJ7BN294805 | XP11694 | CA | 2011 Volvo Truck | Truck Tractor | 2 | Dec 2025 |
| 3H3V532C5JR162016 | 4RS1186 | CA | 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Semi-trailer | 2 | Dec 2025 |
Recent active vehicles (2 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — check a given VIN's open recalls with the manufacturer's dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
2
Inspections
24 months
10
Violations
Total found
1
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.3%)
✗ Worse than national average (+27.1%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2025 | NC | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 07/30/2025 | IA | Walk-Around | 9 | ✓ |
24-month inspection window. Updated daily.
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 91X | CA 4184946 | $750,000 | 10/16/2017 |
View Insurance History (2 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXA80219744 | 02/09/2001 | 02/09/2002 | CANCEL | |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP 6712385-2 | 02/08/2002 | 02/08/2003 | CANCEL |
Updated daily.
Recent Changes
Changes tracked daily from FMCSA data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does DAVID D PALMA operate?
DAVID D PALMA's equipment on government records: Reefer (1 enclosed van trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; refrigerated cargo declared on its MCS-150); Dry Van (1 enclosed van trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150).
Is DAVID D PALMA's authority currently active?
DAVID D PALMA currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is David D Palma's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: March 2028 (set by USDOT 927723's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed May 7, 2026.
What is David D Palma's safety record?
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver. In the last 24 months it had 2 roadside inspections, a 50% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
Roadside Inspection History 2 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
DAVID D PALMA has been inspected 2 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in IA, NC. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 50%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 395.24C2III — 6 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-05 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-07-30 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 9 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 5 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
5 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for DAVID D PALMA, of which 1 (20%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 |
Rolling 24-month summary. Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs
FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 2 roadside inspections in the 24-month SMS window (0 driver and 1 vehicle out-of-service inspections). For property carriers FMCSA publishes the BASIC measure but, under the 2015 FAST Act, not the percentile or alert status, so none is shown here.
| BASIC | FMCSA measure | Inspections with a violation | Acute/critical violation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 0 | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0.33 | 1 | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | No |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11.33 | 2 | No |
A measure is FMCSA's time- and severity-weighted violation rate for that category; 0 means no qualifying violations. Acute/critical means a violation confirmed in an FMCSA investigation. Refreshed monthly.
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