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DOWNES TREE SERVICE

65 ROYAL AVE · Hawthorne, NJ 07506

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  • MC #1629765
  • USDOT #504283 USDOT Active
  • 106
    Power Units
  • 67
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

DOWNES TREE SERVICE is a Hawthorne, NJ freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of New Jersey. This company has 106 truck(s) in their fleet and 67 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1629765 and their USDOT number is 504283.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/17/2026 · last updated Aug 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name KEVIN DOWNES TREE SERVICE COMPANY INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/17/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,015,772 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Building Materials

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections New Jersey — 13 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 4 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: NJ (13), NY (4). Home base: Hawthorne, New Jersey.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated Sep 5, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.03 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.25 1 Vehicle Maintenance 8.63 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.21 3

Inspection Summary

  • 17
    Total
  • 6
    Clean
  • 11
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 26 unique codes

Critical 10

  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person1× SW 8
  • 393.207C-SSLMSSuspension - A spring leaf is missing or separated1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STBSMSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement under load of the stud nut1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.3× OOS×3 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 14

  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection4× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.3× SW 4
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper4× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.3× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing2× SW 2
  • 392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
DOWNES TREE SERVICE
65 ROYAL AVE
HAWTHORNE, NJ 07506
Mailing Address
KEVIN DOWNES TREE SERVICE COMPANY INC
65 ROYAL AVENUE
HAWTHORNE, NJ 07506

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