PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
515866
MC Number
261519
Fleet Size
92
Total Drivers
92
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 30, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in MEDLEY, Florida, operating 92 power units with 92 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 5.7% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 11 crashes on file (2 with injuries). FMCSA records show 53 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Florida is 15.8% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 31.3% across 149,379 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
53
Total
70%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Jul 15, 2025
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
11
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC (USDOT #515866) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC's safety record?
PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC has 53 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 11 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC operate?
PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC operates 92 power units with 92 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC transport hazardous materials?
No. PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC located?
PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC is based in MEDLEY, Florida at 7601 NW 72 AVENUE, 33166. Phone: (305) 885-6006.
What are PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC's out-of-service rates?
PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC's driver out-of-service rate is 5.7%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 30.4%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.