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Carrier profile · USDOT 2928038 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James D Palmer

DBA Triple J'S Towing & Recovery · Carrollton, KY · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2016
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (502) 658-7385
4
Power units
2
Drivers
11
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
40K
Annual miles
10 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
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MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
22.2%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 9 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 11 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
11
Driver inspections
11
Vehicle inspections
9
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
4
Power units
4
Trucks
4
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Annual mileage
40,000 mi (2020)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2928038
MC / docket
None
Legal name
James D Palmer
DBA
Triple J'S Towing & Recovery
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Sep 13, 2016
Last MCS-150
Aug 9, 2021
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (0)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is James D Palmer's USDOT number?

James D Palmer's USDOT number is 2928038.

Is James D Palmer authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is James D Palmer's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 11 roadside inspections, a 22.2% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is James D Palmer's fleet?

4 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 9, 2021.

Where is James D Palmer located?

James D Palmer is located at 1010 7TH St, Carrollton, KY, 41008. Phone: (502) 658-7385.

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