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Freight Carrier/shipper/broker · Greenville, SC

PALMETTO STATE TRANSPORTATION LLC

Name: PALMETTO STATE TRANSPORTATION LLC
Address: 1050 PARK WEST BLVD, GREENVILLE, SC, 29611, US
Telephone: (864) 672-3800

1050 PARK WEST BLVD · Greenville, SC 29611

AUTHORIZED FOR:

(864) 672-3800 Tap to call

MC #249383
USDOT #536919 USDOT Active

78
Power Units
95
Drivers
Carrier/shipper/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

PALMETTO STATE TRANSPORTATION LLC is a Greenville, SC freight carrier/shipper/broker that is authorized for: in the state of South Carolina. This company has 78 truck(s) in their fleet and 95 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-249383 and their USDOT number is 536919.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 11/04/2025 · last updated Jun 29, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 11/04/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 7,582,292 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
Liquids/Gases
Meat
Chemicals
Commodities Dry Bulk
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products

Safety Record

19 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
4
Tow
6
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.85 20 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.2 10 Vehicle Maintenance 2.74 45 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

189
Total
113
Clean
76
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 75 unique codes

Critical 12

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS6× OOS×6 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
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
177.823(a)No placards/markings when required1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× OOS×3 SW 4
393.47B-BMBCAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 9

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway2× SW 1
397.3State/local laws ordinances regulations1× SW 1

Hours of Service 10

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
395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically2× SW 3
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.3A3HOSPRNCDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 35

393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured7× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled2× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.203A-CBPCab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken1× SW 2
393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.95K-EEEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices, inadequate flag size1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 9

172.400A1-HMLHM (Labeling) - Non-bulk package not labeled as required.1× SW 5
172.504(a)Vehicle not placarded as required1× SW 5
177.817E1-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind1× SW 3
177.817A-HMPSPMCHM (Shipping Papers) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle without a proper shipping paper1× SW 3
172.602A-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information1× SW 3
172.600C1-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available1× SW 3
177.801-HMHCNPHM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain3× SW 2
171.2EHMGRMCHM (General Requirements) - Accepting a hazardous material for transportation which is not properly classed, described, packaged, marked, labeled, and in condition for shipment as required1× SW 2
171.2-BHMGRMCHM (General Requirements) - Failing to comply with all applicable requirements of this subchapter, or an exemption or special permit, approval, or registration issued under this subchapter or under subchapter A of this chapter1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

PALMETTO STATE TRANSPORTATION LLC
1050 PARK WEST BLVD
GREENVILLE, SC 29611

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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PALMETTO STATE TRANSPORTATION LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 75 unique codes

Critical 12

Unsafe Driving 9

Hours of Service 10

Vehicle Maintenance 35

Hazardous Materials 9

Locations

Location on Map

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