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PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC

7601 NW 72 AVENUE · Medley, FL 33166

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  • MC #261519
  • USDOT #515866 USDOT Active
  • 92
    Power Units
  • 92
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC is a Medley, FL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Florida. This company has 92 truck(s) in their fleet and 92 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-261519 and their USDOT number is 515866.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/18/2025 · last updated Jun 29, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/18/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 5,610,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Intermodal Containers

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Florida — 34 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 34 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 34 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 9 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alabama — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 6 states over the past 24 months: FL (34), GA (9), SC (8), US (1), TN (1), AL (1). Home base: Medley, Florida.

Safety Record

14 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 8
    Tow
  • 10
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.39 12 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.62 12 Vehicle Maintenance 4.47 14 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.2 1

Inspection Summary

  • 54
    Total
  • 23
    Clean
  • 31
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 36 unique codes

Critical 11

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.51C-BLPWAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 391.11B2SDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Highway Traffic Sign Assessment1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV5× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3

Hours of Service 7

  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours2× SW 5
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner3× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 14

  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC
7601 NW 72 AVENUE
MEDLEY, FL 33166
Mailing Address
PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC
PO BOX 126310
HIALEAH, FL 33012

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Medley, FL
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