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TIMOTHY J PALKA
DBA: Palka Transport
Capron, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3217772 · MC 1006346
No Safety Rating
Active 7 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1006346 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
1 inspection on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 7 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1006346
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN345822
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3217772
MC Number
MC-1006346
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 13, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 1, 2018
Authority Granted
December 21, 2018
Annual Mileage
70,310 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Capron, IL
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
Where This Carrier Operates
Registered location
No roadside inspections on record — the marker shows the carrier's registered location.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2026 | 5005010760 | RT 47 N @ IL 71, IL | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW BENS |
1XKDDB9X07J177545 5DMFABTB38C002735 |
IL P1205670 IL 770758ST |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 10, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 10, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 13, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 12, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 21, 2018 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 7, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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