HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/515866-palmetto-transport-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:38 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC
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 average40.9% vs Florida average 26.0%.
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, (305) 885-6006, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC261519.
- 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) | MC261519 | — | Concert Specialty Insurance Company Policy CSAD8000000003600 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jul 15, 2026 | 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
9 of 22 · Florida avg 26.0%
3 of 53 · Florida avg 10.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | FL | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 5, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | FL | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Sep 22, 2026 | FL | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 3, 2026 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 28, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 13, 2026 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 10, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 4, 2026 | GA | 3 | 0 | No |
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 Florida average covers 69,903 vehicle and 132,326 driver inspections of all Florida-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
52 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 12 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 67 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 | Florida share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 10 | 53.8% | 61.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | 25.0% | 11.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 10 | 1 | 19.2% | 20.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1.9% | 5.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 6 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39351CBLPW | 3 | 3 |
| Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSML | 3 | 0 |
| 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) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Improper lane change Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLILC | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 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 Florida column is the mix across all Florida-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
8 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 1 |
| May 23, 2026 | Hialeah Gardens, FL | 0 | 0 |
| May 19, 2026 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 2 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Hialeah, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Miami, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | Hialeah, FL | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 515866 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC261519 |
| Legal name | PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 92 |
| Drivers | 92 |
| Annual mileage | 5,610,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 18, 2007) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 10, 1993 · 33 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 18, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightIntermodal Containers
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 PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC
What does PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC's operating authority allow?
MC261519: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 515866. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (305) 885-6006, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC261519, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (305) 885-6006
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.
2 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAD HOLDINGS INC High risk Carrier · DBA PALMETTO TRANSPORT |
Miami, FL | 2222562 | MC307339 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| RIVER LAKE HOLDINGS INC Broker · DBA PALMETTO TRANSPORT |
Miami, FL | 2235430 | MC544167 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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