Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
92 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Palmetto Transport IncUSDOT 515866MEDLEY, FL
CARRIER ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
92Reported power
37 seen in inspections
27Trailers seen
Inspection records
15.6Avg age (yr)
1999–2026 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.42.9% of vehicle inspections out of service · 7.6% of driver inspections out of service · Fatal crash on record
Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
92Reported power
37 seen in inspections
27Trailers seen
Inspection records
15.6Avg age (yr)
1999–2026 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
15.6 yr
Model years 1999–2026. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
33 yr registered
USDOT record added in 1993. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 515866) has a Vektor safety score of 68/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jul 15, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 42.9% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier received 53 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 21 vehicle-level and 53 driver-level — across 5 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier has 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 3 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 12, 2026.
It reports 92 power units and 92 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 18, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Dec 18, 2007 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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What is PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number?
PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number is 515866, and its motor carrier number is MC-261519.
Is PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: Active; Contract: Active; Broker: None.
What is PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC's safety record?
PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC has a 42.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 84 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 68/100 (tier: review).
How big is PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC's fleet?
PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC operates 92 power units and 92 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC based?
PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC is based in MEDLEY, FL, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 jurisdictions.
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