Kevin Downes Tree Service Company Inc
USDOT 504283 · MC-1629765 · Hawthorne, New Jersey · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Kevin Downes Tree Service Company Inc (dba Downes Tree Service) is a corporation based in Hawthorne, New Jersey, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 106 power units and 67 drivers, which ranks it #86 by fleet size among 229 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in New Jersey. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 17 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 38.5% of vehicle inspections and 17.6% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 3 tow-away), or 2.8 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are logs, poles, beams, lumber, chemicals.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Kevin Downes Tree Service Company Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Downes Tree Service |
| USDOT number | 504283 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1629765 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 65 Royal Ave, Hawthorne, NJ 07506 |
| Phone | (973) 238-9800 |
| First registered | Nov 12, 1992 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 504283.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 106 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 21 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.63 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1,015,772 miles reported for 2025 – about 9,583 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 35 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 67 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and New Jersey carriers with 50+ units (229).
| Measure | Kevin Downes Tree Service Co | Same size, US | NJ average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 38.5% | 18.8% | 14.7% | 104% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 17.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 576% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.8 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 37% lower than average |
| Inspections | 17 | 17 with a driver check, 13 with a vehicle check, 44 BASIC violations recorded, 3 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Kevin Downes Tree Service Company Inc?
Kevin Downes Tree Service Company Inc is registered with USDOT number 504283 and operating authority MC-1629765.
How many trucks does Kevin Downes Tree Service Company Inc have?
It reports 106 power units (0 tractors, 106 straight trucks) and 21 trailers, with 67 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 3, 2026).
Where is Kevin Downes Tree Service Company Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Hawthorne, New Jersey 07506.
What is the out-of-service rate of Kevin Downes Tree Service Company Inc?
Over 24 months, 38.5% of vehicle inspections and 17.6% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.