HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3185731-palimex-distributors-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 16:50 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 20, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
Palimex Distributors Inc
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is not authorized (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
MC131555: no authority granted
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER.
- Call back on the number on file, (630) 446-5688, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is FF28435 or MC131555.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
4 of 31 · Illinois avg 24.1%
5 of 50 · Illinois avg 4.4%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 6 states and provinces, 24 months
- IN 23 46.0%
- IL 10 20.0%
- WI 6 12.0%
- MI 5 10.0%
- KY 4 8.0%
- OH 2 4.0%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 18
14 straight trucks · 4 tractors
International 24
7 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 2
2 semi-trailers
Wabash 2
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | IL | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 21, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | IN | 1 | 3 | No |
| Jul 7, 2026 | WI | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jun 5, 2026 | KY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Apr 24, 2026 | KY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 23, 2026 | IN | 2 | 0 | No |
| Mar 16, 2026 | KY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 2, 2026 | IN | 2 | 0 | No |
| Feb 24, 2026 | OH | 1 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Illinois average covers 195,366 vehicle and 387,861 driver inspections of all Illinois-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile · SAFER snapshot
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
42 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 11 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 69 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 18 | 3 | 42.9% | 14.8% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 4 | 33.3% | 60.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | 14.3% | 19.9% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 7.1% | 3.6% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 5 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 4 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 2 | 2 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522GELDMFV | 2 | 0 |
| Drugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession. Drugs · Controlled Substances/Alcohol · code 3924ADOSP | 1 | 1 |
| Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either… Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141A | 1 | 1 |
| Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141A1NPH | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate… Physical · Driver Fitness · code 39111B4 | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPDIT | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 20, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 20, 2026
| USDOT number | 3185731 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | FF28435, MC131555 |
| Legal name | PALIMEX DISTRIBUTORS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 7 |
| Drivers | 5 |
| Annual mileage | 45,500 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 10, 2018 · 8 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 20, 2024 |
| Email domain on file | @palimexinc.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 7 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightBeveragesPaper ProductsOtherOther
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about Palimex Distributors Inc
What does Palimex Distributors Inc's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for Palimex Distributors Inc (FF28435, MC131555), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about Palimex Distributors Inc is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe. The MCS-150 was last updated May 20, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking Palimex Distributors Inc?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3185731. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (630) 446-5688, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches FF28435 or MC131555, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 20, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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