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JAMES D PALMER
DBA: Triple J's Towing & Recovery
Carrollton, KY
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2928038
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
18.2% OOS · 14 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 22.2% — above the 20.7% national average
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2928038
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 9, 2021
FMCSA Registration
September 13, 2016
Annual Mileage
40,000 mi (2020)
Contact Information
Address
1010 7th St, Carrollton, KY 41008
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James Palmer
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
14
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
12
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate22.2% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (1.5pp higher)
18.2% of 11 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
45th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KY12
US1
Fleet & Equipment (1)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMDL8DG528580 | 11 | 2 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (14)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | CV43684556 | VERONA, KY | I | — | — | JAMES D PALMER | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRMDL8DG528580 |
KY 877902 |
| May 8, 2026 | B914000616 | HEBRON, KY | I | — | — | TRIPLE J'S TOWING | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRMDL8DG528580 |
KY 877902 |
| April 22, 2026 | 0875000104 | WALTON KY, US | I | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRMDL8DG528580 |
KY 877902 |
| 393.11A1-LTSM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| February 17, 2026 | CV43705226 | RICHMOND, KY | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRMDL8DG528580 |
KY 877902 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| January 9, 2026 | B920000123 | VERONA, KY | I | 2 | — | JAMES D PALMER | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRMDL8DG528580 |
KY 877902 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| October 1, 2025 | CV41295655 | SHELBYVILLE, KY | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRMDL8DG528580 |
KY 877902 |
| July 28, 2025 | CV41295509 | SHELBYVILLE, KY | I | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRMDL8DG528580 |
KY 877902 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| May 1, 2025 | 0B91000797 | WALTON, KY | I | 2 | 2 | JAMES D PALMER | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRMDL8DG528580 |
KY 877902 |
| 393.71H10 | OOSNo or Improper safety chains for towbar | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 393.17B | OOSNo/defective towaway lamps on rear unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| April 11, 2025 | CV43684001 | VERONA, KY | III | — | — | JAMES D PALMER | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRMDL8DG528580 |
KY 877902 |
| February 6, 2025 | CV43783087 | SHELBYVILLE, KY | I | — | — | TRIPPLE J | Truck Tractor |
RAM |
3C7WRMDL8DG528580 |
KY 877902 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| IAA | 2 | March 20, 2024 |
| TRIPPLE J | 1 | February 6, 2025 |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 13, 2026.
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