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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 7, 2026
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PALMETTO DIESEL TOWING & RECOVERY LLC
USDOT 2264964 · MC773147 · EIN 45-4553304 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1228 EDGEFIELD RD, NORTH AUGUSTA, SC, 29860-9110
(803) 510-4177 · TIMOTHY W RUSSO
69
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 37.5% — well above the 22% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
28 / 25
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
33 / 182
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy MIT-UKNAP2300164-2000 · eff 01/11/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate37.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving98 pts
Vehicle Maintenance88 pts
Other10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 392.2-SLLIT | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLFC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 12 | |
| 393.75A3-TFL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
SC14
GA9
FL6
NC3
AR1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.92 | 2.92 | ≈34–41% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.01 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.45 | 7.45 | ≈70–74% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-04. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 52% · Speeding 48%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 48% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 41% (1 OOS) · Tires 11% (1 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 40 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 6 inspections, 4 violations, 1 OOS, 3 clean · holding steady.
1. Other2 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLLIRP
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 1 OOS · 25%
393.9A-LSLIWR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 2 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.588).
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLFC
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.19).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2025 | GA | ✓ | ||
| 01/07/2025 | MODOC, SC | ✓ | ||
| 12/10/2024 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 66 vehicles seen in inspections
38 trailer27 truck1 multipurpose passenger vehicle (mpv)
Company profile
Officer
TIMOTHY W RUSSO
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
25
Registered since
2012-01-19
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRANDON RUSSO | 2473720 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/14/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.9M mi reported (2025)
01/11/2026 — Insurance filed — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MIT-UKNAP2300164-2000
01/11/2026 — Insurance cancelled — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MIT-UKNAP2300164-1070
12/15/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/08/2026)
01/11/2025 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT453374001
12/16/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/13/2025)
01/11/2024 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 453374001
01/11/2021 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 268192001
01/11/2020 — Insurance cancelled — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
BIPD/Primary · policy 02TRM015633-04
12/16/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/09/2020)
01/11/2019 — Insurance cancelled — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
BIPD/Primary · policy 02TRM015633-03
12/17/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/16/2019)
01/11/2018 — Insurance cancelled — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
BIPD/Primary · policy 02TRM015633-02
12/15/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/10/2018)
01/11/2017 — Insurance cancelled — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
BIPD/Primary · policy 02TRM015633-01
12/15/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/04/2017)
01/11/2016 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07562100
12/15/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/08/2016)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/2264964.