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Carrier profile · USDOT 2282714 · Updated 06/13/2026

PALMER INC

25 power unitsavg 14.9 yrLocal · 1 statesCLEVELAND, GA
CARRIER ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
25Power units
14 observed · MCS-150
Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
14.9Avg age (yr)
1999–2025 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Established 14 yearsDriver out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority14 yr active
since 2012
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo16.7%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
3 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

25 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

14.9 yr

Model years 1999–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

14 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2012 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 14-yr authority, 17% vehicle OOS review first.Full read

Is PALMER INC safe to work with?

Is PALMER INC safe to load? PALMER INC (USDOT 2282714) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in CLEVELAND, GA, operating 25 power units and 20 drivers. Operating authority has been active 14 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 62 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 16.7% (below the 22.26% national average), with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (82/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. 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 PALMER INC's USDOT number?

PALMER INC's USDOT number is 2282714.

Is PALMER INC authorized to operate?

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

What is PALMER INC's safety record?

PALMER INC has a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 62 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).

How big is PALMER INC's fleet?

PALMER INC operates 25 power units and 20 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is PALMER INC based?

PALMER INC is based in CLEVELAND, GA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.