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PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC

7601 NW 72 AVENUE · Medley, FL 33166

Authorized: Property
(305) 885-6006 Tap to call
  • 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 property 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 1, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • 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

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Home base   Based in Medley, Florida. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

14 Severe Violations Updated Jun 1, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 9
    Tow
  • 11
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.48 12 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.68 12 Vehicle Maintenance 5.02 15 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.19 1

Inspection Summary

  • 55
    Total
  • 23
    Clean
  • 32
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 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-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× SW 1
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× 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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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
PALMETTO TRANSPORT
Legally LAD HOLDINGS INC
Medley, FL
USDOT Active Not Authorized0—3073392222562
PALMETTO TRANSPORT
Legally RIVER LAKE HOLDINGS INC
Medley, FL
USDOT Active Authorized: BROKER Property0—5441672235430

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