PALMDALE OIL COMPANY LLC
(800) 785-7114
safety@palmdaleoil.com
911 N 2nd St, Ft Pierce FL 34950
145
power units · all owned
145 drivers
6.9M mi/yr · ~48k per unit
HazMat
Satisfactory
FRED Score 64.2 / 100
Moderate confidence
29 yrs history · 189 roadside inspections
FMCSA Live Status
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Fleet & equipment
- Power units
- 145
- Drivers · CDL
- 145 · 145
- Annual miles
- 6.9M
| Type | Own | Term | Trip | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Tractors | 46 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| Trailers | 25 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
Registration
- Organization
- CORPORATION
- FMCSA Rating
- Satisfactory (02-14-2014) · 12 yr old
- Registered
- 05-07-1997 (29 yrs)
- MCS-150 Update
- 07-11-2025 (Biennial Update)
- FRED Score Date
- Nov 07, 2026
- Officer
- LACHLAN CHEATHAM
- Officer
- BILLY CHAVERS
Cargo
23.0
minimal risk
Liquids/Gases
Estimated from the commodity types reported to FMCSA, not from loss history or the true cargo mix.
Expected crash rate is about 11% lower than similar fleets.
Similar fleets: interstate fleets of about 145 trucks with the same kind of operation, years in business and amount of road activity. Compared using its own crash record and roadside inspections.
This motor carrier 0.89×
ExcellentStrongSatisf.SatisfactoryMarginalPoorCritical
▲ Similar fleets 1.0×
Expected crashes, next 12 months
3.9 vs 4.4 for similar fleets
This motor carrier
3.9
Similar fleets
4.4
Chance of a fatal crash, next 12 months
~10%
About typical for similar fleets.
Worth a closer look
From the FMCSA record. The grade already counts the safety items; insurance filings and links to other motor carriers are not in it.
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Injury crashes3 crashes with 3 people hurt in 24 months.Ask: claim status and driver history for these crashes.
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Hazmat violations10 hazmat violations, 2 out of service.
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New since the grade was set2 out-of-service inspections after Jul 31, 2026. Not in the grade yet.
Strengths
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 8.2% vs 22.3% national; driver 0.5% vs 6.7%.
- No FMCSA BASIC alerts.
Data flags
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Dangerous driving: 4
Track record
FMCSA record, Oct 2024 – Sep 2026
· grade scored on Aug 1, 2025 → Jul 31, 2026
Crashes
8
0 fatalities · 3 injuries · 0 tow-aways
Inspections
189
72% clean (no violations)
Vehicle out-of-service
8.2%
14 of 170
National avg 22.3%
Driver out-of-service
0.5%
1 of 189
National avg 6.7%
Violations
81
15 out-of-service
Inspected more often than interstate fleets of 100–199 trucks in Florida (about 109 in 24 months would be typical).
Inspections per quarter
With an out-of-service order
vs 64 peer fleets
| This motor carrier | Peers | |
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| Crashes | 0.031 | 0.021 |
| Inspections | 0.97 | 0.55 |
| Violations | 0.28 | 0.23 |
| Critical violations | 0.04 | 0.04 |
Yearly rates from the last 24 months. Peers: interstate fleets, 100–199 power units, minimal-risk cargo.
What they get cited for
81 violations · 24 months-
Vehicle maintenance No alert64 · 12 OOSLights 24 · Brakes 12 · Tires 6 · Cargo securement 5 · Wheels & hubs 2 · 15 more
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Unsafe driving No alert5 · 0 OOSReckless / lane 4 · Other 1
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Hours of service No alert1 · 0 OOSFalse log 1
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Driver fitness No alert1 · 1 OOSMedical certificate 1
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Drugs & alcohol No alert0
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Hazmat10 · 2 OOS
Out-of-service violations
“No alert” = under FMCSA's BASIC intervention threshold
Violations by quarter
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Crashes
24 months-
Oct132025FloridaProperty damage onlyDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median. FMCSA: not preventable.
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Aug312025GeorgiaProperty damage onlyDark - not lighted, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median. FMCSA: not preventable.
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Aug142025FloridaProperty damage onlyDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median. FMCSA: not preventable.
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Aug42025FloridaInjury · 1 person hurtDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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May242025FloridaProperty damage onlyDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median. FMCSA: not preventable.
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May122025FloridaInjury · 1 person hurtDaylight, two-way trafficway not divided. FMCSA: not preventable.
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Feb12025FloridaInjury · 1 person hurtDaylight, two-way trafficway divided positive barrier.
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Jan72025FloridaProperty damage onlyDaylight, one-way trafficway not divided. Hazmat released. FMCSA: not preventable.
3 of the 8 crashes hurt someone but killed no one.
1 of the 8 crashes released hazardous materials.
Insurance filed with FMCSA
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- Liability (BIPD)
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$1,000,000 · Imperium Insurance Companyon record since Sep 30, 2026 · FMCSA minimum $1,000,000 · no gap on FMCSA's record since Sep 2018
- Cargo filing
- not required by FMCSA (household-goods motor carriers only); the cargo policy is not on FMCSA's record
36 months to Nov 2, 2026
- 2 liability insurers on FMCSA's record, 2 changes: Great Midwest Insurance Company → Imperium Insurance Company (Sep 2026); IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY → Great Midwest Insurance Company (Sep 2025)
- No gap in filed liability coverage while liability was required
Operating authority active (FMCSA's new registration system, status since Oct 15, 2012)
FMCSA filings only, not a policy audit. Not part of the FRED grade. Wrong or out of date?
Every insurance filing on the FMCSA record
17 filings and 5 authority events since 2011 · FMCSA record through Nov 2, 2026
Every insurance filing on the FMCSA record
17 filings and 5 authority events since 2011 · FMCSA record through Nov 2, 2026
Newest first. Insurer names as filed. FMCSA does not publish why a filing was cancelled.
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Sep 30, 2026Imperium Insurance CompanyLiability · $1,000,000 · on fileFMCSA's new system
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Sep 30, 2025Great Midwest Insurance CompanyLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Sep 30, 2026 · replaced by another insurer12 months in forceFMCSA's new system
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Sep 30, 2024IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Sep 30, 2025 · replaced by another insurer12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Sep 30, 2023IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Sep 30, 2024 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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May 9, 2023FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped May 10, 2023cause not stated in FMCSA's older recordsL&I to May 14, 2026
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May 4, 2023IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Sep 30, 2023 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)5 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Sep 30, 2022IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $1,000,000 · ended May 4, 2023 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)7 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Sep 30, 2021IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Sep 30, 2022 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Sep 30, 2021HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYLiability (excess) · $4,000,000 over $1,000,000 · ended Oct 23, 2022 · cancellation notice took effect13 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Sep 30, 2020IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Sep 30, 2021 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Sep 30, 2020HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYLiability (excess) · $4,000,000 over $1,000,000 · ended Sep 30, 2021 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Sep 30, 2019IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Sep 30, 2020 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Sep 30, 2019HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYLiability (excess) · $4,000,000 over $1,000,000 · ended Sep 30, 2020 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Sep 30, 2018IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Sep 30, 2019 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Sep 30, 2018HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYLiability (excess) · $4,000,000 over $1,000,000 · ended Sep 30, 2019 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Sep 4, 2018FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Sep 28, 2018cause not stated in FMCSA's older recordsL&I to May 14, 2026
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Jun 4, 2018FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Jun 28, 2018opened after HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY filed a cancellation notice (effective Jun 30, 2018)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Oct 16, 2017FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Oct 24, 2017opened after HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY filed a cancellation notice (effective Nov 12, 2017)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Jun 30, 2017HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $2,000,000 · ended Jun 30, 2018 · cancellation notice took effecta cancellation notice effective Sep 30, 2018 came after the replacement; 12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 31, 2012HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $2,000,000 · ended Jun 30, 2017 · replaced by another insurera cancellation notice effective Nov 12, 2017 came after the replacement; 54 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Oct 15, 2012Operating authority grantedL&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 31, 2011HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Dec 31, 2012 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
What the terms mean
- Liability filing (BIPD):
- The insurer's certificate (form BMC-91 or 91X) that the motor carrier carries bodily-injury and property-damage liability at or above FMCSA's minimum. A BMC-82 is the same promise made by a surety bond.
- FMCSA minimum:
- $750,000 for general freight in vehicles of 10,001 lb or more; $300,000 under 10,001 lb; $1,000,000 for oil and some hazardous materials; $5,000,000 for bulk hazardous materials (49 CFR 387.9).
- Primary / excess:
- An excess filing sits on top of a primary one; together they make the total filed limit.
- Replaced:
- A new filing took over from this one. Replaced the same day is an ordinary change of insurer or renewal.
- Cancellation notice:
- Form BMC-35 (insurance) or BMC-36 (bond): the insurer tells FMCSA the filing ends in 30 days. The insurer files it whether the insurer or the motor carrier ended the policy; FMCSA does not publish the reason.
- Cancellation processed by FMCSA:
- FMCSA itself ended the filing, for example when the authority was revoked.
- Lapse:
- Time with no liability filing on FMCSA's record while the authority required one. A filing received later can be back-dated, which closes a lapse after the fact.
- Suspended for insurance:
- FMCSA suspended the operating authority because no filing meeting the minimum was on file. FMCSA's records state this reason only since May 14, 2026; before then they show a revocation notice without a cause.
- FMCSA notice resolved in time:
- Before May 14, 2026, FMCSA served a revocation notice when a required filing lapsed and dropped it when the filing was restored. The notice does not say which filing lapsed.
- Suspension notice:
- Since May 14, 2026, FMCSA serves a notice that the authority will be suspended on a date unless the missing filing is restored. The notice does not say which filing.
- Cargo filing:
- Form BMC-34. FMCSA has required it only of household-goods motor carriers and forwarders since 2011, so most motor carriers' cargo policies are not on FMCSA's record.
- Broker bond / trust fund:
- Form BMC-84 (surety bond) or BMC-85 (trust fund): the $75,000 security a broker or freight forwarder must keep on file.
- Self-insurance authority:
- FMCSA lets a few large motor carriers carry their own liability; it appears as a filing by "Self-Insured".
- Risk retention group:
- An insurer owned by its policyholders (often trucking groups). It is not covered by state insurance guaranty funds.
- FMCSA record through:
- The date of the FMCSA file this section was built from. Dockets FMCSA's new system has not yet published are shown from the legacy record, frozen on May 14, 2026.
FMCSA's record of the insurance filed for this motor carrier's operating authority (forms BMC-91/91X liability, BMC-34 cargo, BMC-84/85 broker bond or trust), not the motor carrier's full insurance program. Only for-hire motor carriers with operating authority file with FMCSA; private and intrastate-only motor carriers keep proof of insurance at their place of business, so no filing does not mean no insurance. A filed limit is the amount the insurer certified to FMCSA, which can be below the policy's full limits; cargo and bond filings are shown as on file or not because FMCSA records the federal minimum rather than the policy amount. FMCSA's new registration system (May 14, 2026) publishes a partial set of dockets; a docket not yet in it is shown from the legacy record, frozen on that date, and the live check above is today's reading. Not part of the FRED grade. Wrong or out of date?
Where it happens
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Inspections by state
- Florida (HQ) 177
- Federal inspectors 11
- Georgia 1
Mostly inspected in its home state (94%).
How this grade is calculated
The model, its inputs, the window it scored and its confidence. For actuaries and anyone checking the work.
How this grade is calculated
The model, its inputs, the window it scored and its confidence. For actuaries and anyone checking the work.
Forward 12-Month Risk Outlook
The FRED Score predicts this motor carrier's crash risk over the next 12 months — how often they're likely to crash and how severe those crashes tend to be — versus a typical fleet of its size (xlarge).
Crash Outlook vs Peer Fleet
crashes per year · same scale
Average peer fleet
4.4
Actual, last 12 mo
20.0
Projected, next 12 mo
3.9
0
11
22
We'd expect a typical fleet of this size this active to have about 4.4 crashes a year. This motor carrier recorded 20 in its scoring window (Aug 1, 2025 → Jul 31, 2026) — about 4.6× a typical fleet. Factoring in its inspection and violation record inside that window, the model projects about 3.9 over the next 12. When this motor carrier does crash, those crashes tend to be substantially more severe than average — roughly 3.2× the injury/fatal weight of a typical crash.
Fatal-crash risk: about 10% chance in the next 12 months
Modeled fatal-crash rate is about typical for similar fleets (likelihood of at least one fatal crash, from its exposure and safety profile).
Track Record Used
Scored on Aug 1, 2025 → Jul 31, 2026 · data as of Sep 24, 2026
Inside that window:
189 inspections
and 20 crashes.
The FMCSA record tables now hold 85 inspections and 4 crashes in that window — the SMS data moved after this grade was computed.
Outside the scoring window
on the FMCSA record · not in this grade
Before Aug 1, 2025 — aged out of the window
- Crash May 24, 2025 · FL · 0 injuries, 0 fatalities · engine severity weight 1 · FMCSA: not preventable
- Crash May 12, 2025 · FL · 1 injury, 0 fatalities · engine severity weight 5 · FMCSA: not preventable
- Crash Feb 1, 2025 · FL · 1 injury, 0 fatalities · engine severity weight 5
- Crash Jan 7, 2025 · FL · 0 injuries, 0 fatalities, hazmat release · engine severity weight 4 · FMCSA: not preventable
- Out-of-service inspection Jun 10, 2025 · FL · level 2 · 1 vehicle OOS · 2 violations
- Out-of-service inspection Apr 3, 2025 · FL · level 2 · 1 vehicle OOS · 1 violation
- Out-of-service inspection Jan 28, 2025 · FL · level 1 · 1 vehicle OOS · 2 violations
- Out-of-service inspection Jan 11, 2025 · FL · level 1 · 2 vehicle OOS · 3 violations
- Out-of-service inspection Jan 7, 2025 · FL · level 2 · 1 vehicle OOS · 1 violation
- Out-of-service inspection Dec 20, 2024 · FL · level 1 · 1 vehicle OOS · 2 violations
- Out-of-service inspection Dec 17, 2024 · FL · level 2 · 1 vehicle OOS · 1 violation
- 90 further inspections with no out-of-service result
After Jul 31, 2026 — after the scoring window, not yet scored
- Out-of-service inspection Aug 3, 2026 · FL · level 2 · 1 vehicle OOS · 3 violations
- Out-of-service inspection Sep 16, 2026 · FL · level 2 · 1 vehicle OOS · 1 violation
- 5 further inspections with no out-of-service result — not yet scored
Confidence: Moderate · Z = 0.52
Satisfactory — 0.89x its class rate (cuts: Excellent <0.60, Strong <0.76, Satisfactory <1.06, Marginal <1.57, Poor <2.11). Class rate 0.030 crashes per power-unit-year for a 145-unit for-hire fleet (pu100_199). Violations 0.69x (driver behaviour 0.23x, out-of-service 0.30x, all violations 0.24x; 189 inspections). Experience 1.29x: 7.2 decayed crashes against 4.6 expected over 36 months (credibility 0.52, a 4.24). 80% range 0.56–1.25x. Last change: no change since the last run.
FMCSA records
BASIC measures and every inspection, violation and crash, sortable and filterable.
FMCSA records
BASIC measures and every inspection, violation and crash, sortable and filterable.
FMCSA BASIC Scores
AB PropertyTotal Inspections
189
Driver Insp
189
Driver OOS
1
Vehicle Insp
170
Vehicle OOS
14
| BASIC | Insp w/ Viol | Measure | Alert |
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| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0.11 | |
| HOS Compliance | 1 | 0.02 | |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0.01 | |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 44 | 1.57 |
SMS record data is sourced from FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (01-APR-26 – 31-MAR-26) and may cover a different time window than the scoring window used for the FRED grade (Aug 1, 2025 → Jul 31, 2026). Counts here may differ from the grade's in-window counts.