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FRANCIS J PALO INC
DBA: Palo Construction
Clarion, PA
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 582083
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
9 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
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
582083
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
March 24, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 25, 1994
Annual Mileage
129,876 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
309 S 4th Ave, Clarion, PA 16214
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Paul Roman
Officer 2
Howard Schaffer
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodalGrain/FeedCoal/CokeConstruction MaterialsGarbage/Refuse
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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
0 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 | PA | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA7
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 34 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
4
Equipment Trailer
1
Not Applicable
1
Pickup
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Ford LT8501 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FDZW86E7WVA29168 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Chevrolet Silverado | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GC3YLE78LF327020 | 1 | — |
| 2012 International MA035 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTMKAAN1CH699479 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 337 | Not Applicable · Class 6 | 2NP2HM6X2HM420041 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner 114SD | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHG3FM8RDVE6303 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Ford F-800 | Truck · Class 6 | 3FENF80C1XMA00651 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Quality Trailer Enterprises | Equipment Trailer · 18 ft | 550FD1824HS003218 | 1 | — |
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 (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2026 | C112630035 | CLARION TWP PA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
2NP2HM6X2HM420041 |
PA ZJR9632 |
| July 21, 2026 | A402620229 | DERRY TOWNSHIP PA | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDZW86E7WVA29168 |
PA SME329X |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| April 7, 2026 | E905609710 | WORTH TOWNSHIP PA | III | — | — | PENNDOT PALO | Straight Truck |
FORD |
3FENF80C1XMA00651 |
PA VCD5439 |
| July 24, 2025 | C112520625 | ON SHILOH RD 139 FEET NORTH OF, PA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALHG3FM8RDVE6303 |
IN 3613128 |
| June 20, 2024 | C410417212 | ON STATE PARK RD 571 FEET NORT, PA | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMKAAN1CH699479 |
PA ZXG0981 |
| April 26, 2024 | C704411737 | ON ROUTE 66 276 FEET WEST OF W, PA | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck Trailer |
CHEVROLET QUALITY TRAILER ENTERPRISES |
1GC3YLE78LF327020 550FD1824HS003218 |
PA ZRV1544 PA PT073L1 |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| April 8, 2024 | C108409981 | I-80 WB MM 56 BEAVER TWP - WEI, PA | III | — | — | PALO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB ROGR |
1XP5DBEX97N698616 1RBH53307FAR26264 |
PA AH35047 PA PT587R3 |
| February 5, 2024 | E968403676 | SR 28 NB PINE CREEK TWP - EXIT, PA | II | 3 | — | PALO | Straight Truck |
INTL |
3HAJTSKN9DL298939 |
PA AH24463 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| December 22, 2023 | C063002701 | BALD EAGLE EXIT I99, PA | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTL |
1HTSCABP21H331183 |
PA ZWJ3195 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PENNDOT PALO | 1 | April 7, 2026 |
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