HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/536919-palmetto-state-transportation-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 22:24 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
PALMETTO STATE TRANSPORTATION LLC
Carrier & Broker
Motor carrier & Broker under MC249383
No risk signals found
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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, (864) 672-3800, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC249383.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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) | MC249383 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy GRT42783A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 28, 2025 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC249383 | — | American Alternative Insurance Corporation Policy 2016120175 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Apr 30, 2016 | 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
20 of 108 · South Carolina avg 30.2%
1 of 183 · South Carolina avg 6.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 12, 2026 | KY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 25, 2026 | MN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | ID | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 22, 2026 | LA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 17, 2026 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 13, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 13, 2026 | WV | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 6, 2026 | GA | 3 | 1 | 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 South Carolina average covers 18,704 vehicle and 40,858 driver inspections of all South Carolina-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
111 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 22 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 147 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 | South Carolina share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 66 | 21 | 59.5% | 68.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 23 | 0 | 20.7% | 13.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 12 | 1 | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 10 | 0 | 9.0% | 0.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 | 8 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 7 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 6 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 5 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 3 | 3 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 3 | 3 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 3 | 3 |
| HM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain HM Other · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177801HMHCNP | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 3 | 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 South Carolina column is the mix across all South Carolina-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
5 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Frankfort, KY | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | St Peters, MO | 0 | 2 |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Gaffney, SC | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 2, 2025 | Lawrence, KS | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Greer, SC | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 536919 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC249383 |
| Legal name | PALMETTO STATE TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 78 |
| Drivers | 95 |
| Annual mileage | 7,582,292 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jul 14, 2009) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 15, 1993 · 33 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 4, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesMeatChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC249383: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC249383: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about PALMETTO STATE TRANSPORTATION LLC
Is PALMETTO STATE TRANSPORTATION LLC a broker or a carrier?
Both. PALMETTO STATE TRANSPORTATION LLC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does PALMETTO STATE TRANSPORTATION LLC's operating authority allow?
MC249383: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about PALMETTO STATE TRANSPORTATION LLC 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 STATE TRANSPORTATION LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 536919. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (864) 672-3800, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC249383, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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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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