Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 2092923 · MC-730077 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
SAMUEL A PALMA
DBA M J PALMA TRANSPORTATION
2 power unitsavg 10.5 yrLocal · 2 statesTERRELL, TX50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-730077 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.5Avg age (yr)
2013–2019 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Watch · 2
Vehicle out-of-service rate above average25.0% vs the 22.26% national average.Not enough inspection history to rate4 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
USDOT registration1515 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo25.025.0 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.5 yr
Model years 2013–2019 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
15 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2010 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SAMUEL A PALMA (USDOT 2092923) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL effective Jun 9, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 25.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 4 vehicle-level and 4 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 2 power units and 2 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 12, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SAMUEL A PALMA's USDOT number?
SAMUEL A PALMA's USDOT number is 2092923, and its motor carrier number is MC-730077.
Is SAMUEL A PALMA authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, SAMUEL A PALMA is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SAMUEL A PALMA's safety record?
SAMUEL A PALMA has a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 10 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 4 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
How big is SAMUEL A PALMA's fleet?
SAMUEL A PALMA operates 2 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SAMUEL A PALMA based?
SAMUEL A PALMA is based in TERRELL, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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