Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
6 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 3170746 · MC-118179 ·
Palmetto Waste and Recycling
6 power unitsavg 11 yrLocal · 1 statesDARLINGTON, SC58/100
NO OPERATING AUTHORITYMC-118179 NO AUTHORITY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
6Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.0Avg age (yr)
2006–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Watch · 4
No active operating authorityNo active common, contract, or broker authority is on file for a for-hire carrier.Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average57.1% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Driver out-of-service rate above average13.3% vs the 6.7% national average.MCS-150 update dueThe biennial MCS-150 update is overdue.
In good standing · 1
USDOT registration88 yr registered
No active authorityInsurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on recordVehicle OOS · 24-mo57.1%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
11 yr
Model years 2006–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
8 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2018 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
PALMETTO WASTE AND RECYCLING (USDOT 3170746) has a Vektor safety score of 58/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier has no active for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 57.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 14 vehicle-level and 15 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 6 power units and 4 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 11, 2023. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is PALMETTO WASTE AND RECYCLING's USDOT number?
PALMETTO WASTE AND RECYCLING's USDOT number is 3170746, and its motor carrier number is MC-118179.
Is PALMETTO WASTE AND RECYCLING authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. PALMETTO WASTE AND RECYCLING is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PALMETTO WASTE AND RECYCLING's safety record?
PALMETTO WASTE AND RECYCLING has a 57.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 22 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 58/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is PALMETTO WASTE AND RECYCLING's fleet?
PALMETTO WASTE AND RECYCLING operates 6 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PALMETTO WASTE AND RECYCLING based?
PALMETTO WASTE AND RECYCLING is based in DARLINGTON, SC, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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