HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/504283-kevin-downes-tree-service-company-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 10:43 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
KEVIN DOWNES TREE SERVICE COMPANY INC
Doing business as DOWNES TREE SERVICE
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average41.7% vs New Jersey average 22.0%.
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.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (973) 238-9800, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1629765.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1629765 | Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy BAP 1060791 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Apr 1, 2024 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
5 of 12 · New Jersey avg 22.0%
3 of 16 · New Jersey avg 8.1%
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 2 states and provinces, 24 months
- NJ 12 75.0%
- NY 4 25.0%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 10
9 straight trucks · 1 tractors
Western Star 6Ford 3Hino 2
106 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: 3
3 semi-trailers
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
IWS 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | NJ | 1 | 2 | No |
| Mar 16, 2026 | NJ | 2 | 0 | No |
| Mar 4, 2026 | NJ | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 8, 2026 | NJ | 2 | 10 | Yes |
| Jan 8, 2026 | NJ | 1 | 12 | Yes |
| Nov 11, 2025 | NJ | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Oct 28, 2025 | NY | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Sep 10, 2025 | NJ | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 7, 2025 | NJ | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 6, 2025 | NY | 2 | 17 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 New Jersey average covers 63,079 vehicle and 95,991 driver inspections of all New Jersey-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
44 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 14 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 52 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | New Jersey share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 38 | 11 | 86.4% | 73.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 3 | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 2.3% | 10.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 2.3% | 9.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 4 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 4 | 0 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 3 | 3 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 3 | 3 |
| Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348ABIHE | 3 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 3 | 0 |
| Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DBMA | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp missing Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LLPL | 2 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3928D | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALRLI | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the New Jersey column is the mix across all New Jersey-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | Fair Lawn, NJ | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Linden, NJ | 0 | 1 |
| May 24, 2025 | Woodcliff Lake Boro, NJ | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 504283 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1629765 |
| Legal name | KEVIN DOWNES TREE SERVICE COMPANY INC |
| DBA name | DOWNES TREE SERVICE |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 106 |
| Drivers | 67 |
| Annual mileage | 1,015,772 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 12, 1992 · 33 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @downes.pro |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 106 | 0 |
| Trailers | 21 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
Logs, Poles, Beams, LumberChemicals
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about KEVIN DOWNES TREE SERVICE COMPANY INC
What does KEVIN DOWNES TREE SERVICE COMPANY INC's operating authority allow?
MC1629765: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about KEVIN DOWNES TREE SERVICE COMPANY INC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking KEVIN DOWNES TREE SERVICE COMPANY INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 504283. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (973) 238-9800, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1629765, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies at 65 Royal Ave, 07506
A shared address is normal for registered-agent offices, truck yards and related companies. Many new registrations at one address, or inactive companies next to a new one, deserve a closer look.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTS TRUCKING LLC Review Carrier |
Hawthorne, NJ | 2948523 | MC1503163 | 32 | Active Current · Motus |
Other companies using (973) 238-9800
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTS TRUCKING LLC Review Carrier |
Hawthorne, NJ | 2948523 | MC1503163 | 32 | Active Current · Motus |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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