KEVIN DOWNES TREE SERVICE COMPANY INC
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Public record
8 events tracked · latest Jul 7, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓- Jun 16, 2026Company legal name changed.
- Jun 2, 2026Roadside inspection, 2 violations (no OOS).
- Mar 16, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Mar 4, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Feb 22, 2026Crash reported (no fatalities).
- Jan 8, 2026Roadside inspection, 3 out-of-service violations.
- May 24, 2025Crash reported (no fatalities).
- CurrentActive insurance on file ($750,000).
Company Information
Contact Details
Other Companies at This Address
| Company | DOT | Phone | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DTS TRUCKING LLC | 2948523 | - | Active |
| KEVIN DOWNES TREE SERVICE COMPANY INC this company | 504283 | (973) 238-9800 | Active |
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Company Overview
KEVIN DOWNES TREE SERVICE COMPANY INC is a FMCSA-validated carrier based in Hawthorne, New Jersey. The company has been in operation for 2 years, registered with the FMCSA on 11/12/1992. The fleet consists of 106 power units and 67 drivers. Annual mileage is reported at 918,959 miles (2023). The carrier transports Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber. 2 crashes have been reported with no fatalities. A total of 31 inspections are on file. Driver and vehicle out-of-service rates exceed the national average, which may indicate compliance concerns. Insurance coverage of $750,000 is on file through ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY. Active operating authorities include Contract. Based on authority, insurance, safety, and compliance data, KEVIN DOWNES TREE SERVICE COMPANY INC has a Trust Score of 84/100 (Excellent).
Cargo Transported
Operation Classification
SMS BASIC Scores
Mileage
Drivers
Equipment
No equipment breakdown on file with FMCSA.
Safety Summary
Insurance
Quick Facts
Safety & Inspection Data
Safety Trends by Year
Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.
Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months
Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Jun 2026, 18 inspections, 5 resulted in out-of-service (27.8% OOS rate).
Crash Records (3)
| Date | Location | State | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicles | Weather | Road | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/22/2026 | LINDEN | NJ | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Fog/Smog | Ice | Dusk |
| 05/24/2025 | WOODCLIFF LAKE BORO | NJ | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 03/04/2024 | SADDLE RIVER BORO | NJ | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months
68 roadside violations across 18 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.
Inspection Records (26)
| Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS | Driver Viol | Driver OOS | Vehicle Viol | Vehicle OOS | HazMat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/02/2026 | NJ | Full (Level I) | NJ | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/16/2026 | NJ | Walk-Around (Level II) | NJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/04/2026 | NJ | Driver-Only (Level III) | NJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/08/2026 | NJ | Full (Level I) | NJ | 12 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 2 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/08/2026 | NJ | Walk-Around (Level II) | NJ | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 2 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/11/2025 | NJ | Full (Level I) | GREENWICH E/B SCALE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/28/2025 | NY | Full (Level I) | GOSHEN NY | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/10/2025 | NJ | Walk-Around (Level II) | GREENWICH WEST SCALE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/07/2025 | NJ | Walk-Around (Level II) | GREENWHICH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/06/2025 | NY | Walk-Around (Level II) | WARWICK NY | 17 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/07/2025 | NY | Driver-Only (Level III) | ALBANY NY | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/24/2025 | NY | Walk-Around (Level II) | SLOATSBURG NY | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/21/2025 | NJ | Driver-Only (Level III) | 78 WEST | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/04/2024 | NJ | Walk-Around (Level II) | GREENWHICH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/07/2024 | NJ | Walk-Around (Level II) | GREENWICH WB SCALE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/01/2024 | NJ | Driver-Only (Level III) | SH 17 NB MP 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/08/2024 | NJ | Walk-Around (Level II) | SUMMIT DOT YARD | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/08/2024 | NJ | Driver-Only (Level III) | GREENWICH WB SCALE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/26/2024 | NJ | Walk-Around (Level II) | FRANKLIN LAKES | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/29/2024 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | ON SCHANTZ RD 99 FEET WEST OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/07/2024 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | ON I78 E AT MILEPOST 76.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/31/2023 | NY | Walk-Around (Level II) | WAWAYANDA (EB) | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | ▲Detail |
| 10/30/2023 | NJ | Full (Level I) | KINNELON | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/24/2023 | NJ | Full (Level I) | RIGHT SHOULDER CHURCH LOT | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/28/2023 | NJ | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-287 N/B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/20/2023 | NJ | Walk-Around (Level II) | HERBERTSVILLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
Safety Performance Percentiles
FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.
Licensing & Insurance
No insurance history records.
No active insurance policies.
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1629765 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | 04/19/2024 | - | - |
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