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Carrier profile · USDOT 504283 · MC-1629765 · Updated Jun 21, 2026
KEVIN DOWNES TREE SERVICE COMPANY INC
DBA DOWNES TREE SERVICE
106 power unitsavg 8.2 yrLocal · 2 statesHAWTHORNE, NJ68/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1629765 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
106Power units
9 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.2Avg age (yr)
2005–2024 · vPIC
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
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Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average38.5% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Driver out-of-service rate well above average17.7% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.Multiple injury crashes10 crashes involving injuries are on record.
USDOT registration3333 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo38.5%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.2 yr
Model years 2005–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
33 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1992 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
KEVIN DOWNES TREE SERVICE COMPANY INC (USDOT 504283) has a Vektor safety score of 68/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 21, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Apr 1, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 21, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 38.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier received 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 13 vehicle-level and 17 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 21, 2026.
It reports 106 power units and 67 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 17, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is KEVIN DOWNES TREE SERVICE COMPANY INC's USDOT number?
KEVIN DOWNES TREE SERVICE COMPANY INC's USDOT number is 504283, and its motor carrier number is MC-1629765.
Is KEVIN DOWNES TREE SERVICE COMPANY INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 21, 2026, KEVIN DOWNES TREE SERVICE COMPANY INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is KEVIN DOWNES TREE SERVICE COMPANY INC's safety record?
KEVIN DOWNES TREE SERVICE COMPANY INC has a 38.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 26 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 68/100 (tier: review).
How big is KEVIN DOWNES TREE SERVICE COMPANY INC's fleet?
KEVIN DOWNES TREE SERVICE COMPANY INC operates 106 power units and 67 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is KEVIN DOWNES TREE SERVICE COMPANY INC based?
KEVIN DOWNES TREE SERVICE COMPANY INC is based in HAWTHORNE, NJ, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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