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Carrier profile · USDOT 1012768 · Updated 06/13/2026

BRIAN K PALMER

DBA BLACK BUTTE AUTO & TOWING

13 power unitsavg 9.4 yrLocal · 2 statesWEED, CA
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWN
Verified linkssbcglobal.netFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
13Power units
7 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.4Avg age (yr)
2005–2024 · vPIC
Call dispatch(530) 938-1110Email dispatchbbtowing@sbcglobal.net

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Established 24 yearsOut-of-service rates below national average
Watch · 0

Nothing flagged.

USDOT registration24 yr registered
Authority not on file
Insurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on record
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo20.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
Clean · 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

13 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

9.4 yr

Model years 2005–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

24 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2002 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 24-yr registration, 20% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is BRIAN K PALMER safe to work with?

Is BRIAN K PALMER safe to load? BRIAN K PALMER (USDOT 1012768) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in WEED, CA, operating 13 power units and 7 drivers. Operating authority has been active 24 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 6 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 20.0% (below the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (100/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is BRIAN K PALMER's USDOT number?

BRIAN K PALMER's USDOT number is 1012768.

Is BRIAN K PALMER authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, BRIAN K PALMER is active in the FMCSA register.

What is BRIAN K PALMER's safety record?

BRIAN K PALMER has a 20.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 6 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).

How big is BRIAN K PALMER's fleet?

BRIAN K PALMER operates 13 power units and 7 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is BRIAN K PALMER based?

BRIAN K PALMER is based in WEED, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.

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