Palmetto State Transportation LLC Safety Record
DOT# 536919 · Greenville, SC 29611 · 8646723800
Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/24/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 5/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Palmetto State Transportation LLC (DOT# 536919) in Greenville, South Carolina has 280 inspections on record with 232 violations and a 11.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 6 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 232 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2026 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 03/09/2026 | OR | 0 | 0 |
| 03/04/2026 | WA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/27/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/24/2026 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 02/24/2026 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/19/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 02/17/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 02/09/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/08/2026 | MO | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 6 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23-JAN-25 | SC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21-MAR-24 | TN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 08-APR-25 | SC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 03-SEP-24 | IL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 03-JUL-24 | PA | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 02-FEB-25 | KS | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Great West Casualty Co. | $1,000 |
| SURETY | American Alternative Insurance Corporation | N/A |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.