This carrier's authority is currently Inactive
The FMCSA records show this carrier does not have active operating authority. Information shown reflects the last known data.
Gerald D Palmer
Martin, SD
DBA: PALMER TRUCKING
Gerald D Palmer is an inactive motor carrier based in Martin, SD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 940. It reports 3 power units and 4 drivers. No roadside inspections are on record for the last 24 months.
Equipment on record
Company
- USDOT
- 940
- MC
- None on file
- Status
- Inactive
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat
- No
- Based in
- Martin, SD
- Registered
- 1974 (52 yrs)
Fleet
- Power units
- 3
- Drivers
- 4
- CDL drivers
- —
- Annual miles
- —
- Equipment
- Tractor-Trailer
Safety (24 months)
- Safety rating
- Conditional
- Inspections
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- —
- Crashes
- 0
- Injury crashes
- 0
What this FMCSA record shows
- Registered with FMCSA in June 1974, about 52 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- No roadside inspections in the last 24 months. That is common for new, small or local carriers, but it also means there is no out-of-service rate to judge. Ask for a current certificate of insurance and confirm active authority before tendering a load.
- 71 other USDOT registrations list Martin, SD as their physical address.
Equipment
What Gerald D Palmer runs, and the government record each item comes from:
- Tractor-Trailer Filed on MCS-150 3 tractors and 3 trailers filed on its MCS-150
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Trailers | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Gerald D Palmer is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
Driver Information
4
Total Drivers
4
Interstate Drivers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does GERALD D PALMER operate?
GERALD D PALMER's equipment on government records: Tractor-Trailer (3 tractors and 3 trailers filed on its MCS-150).
Is GERALD D PALMER's authority currently active?
GERALD D PALMER's operating authority is currently listed as "Inactive" with the FMCSA. This means they may not be authorized to operate as a for-hire carrier.
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