PALMETTO TRANSPORT INC
Risk factors
Moderate riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202650 inspections · 33 violations (5 OOS) · 13% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.16-DUnsafe Driving
Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
28
4× · sev 7
- 2395.30B1-ELDDFRHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
7
7× · sev 1
- 3396.17C-PIVehicle Maintenance
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
4
1× · sev 4
- 4393.45D-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
4
1× · sev 4
- 5396.5-HLVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Hubs - Leaking hub
2
1× · sev 2
- 6395.8A
HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
1
1×
- 7392.2-SLLUCR
State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee
1
1×
- 8391.11B2-S1 OOS
Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391.1
1
1×
- 9393.60D
Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLLEQP
State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation.
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 5 states
- FL17
- GA7
- SC4
- US1
- TN1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 35% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- 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
- Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed
A high share of violations are occurring in Jasper County, SC
Medium impact10 of 22 violations in the last 12 months (45%) came from inspections in Jasper County, SC. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Jasper County, SC to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 14% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change2× · 8%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 2%
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× · 8%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 6%
- Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 44% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.8× · 34%
- 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 hours1× · 11%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× · 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 Time2× · 32%
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× · 16%
- Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 54% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× · 22%
- 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference1× · 7%
- 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× · 7%
- 393.51C-BLPWAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative3× · 13%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× · 6%
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× · 3%
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× · 6%
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× · 4%
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× · 4%
- Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 392.16-D×2Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA75 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 45 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
9
Tow-away
9
Injury
3
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi20 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi72 drivers
- Company officer
- LYSA PINTO
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- Registered since
- 1993-03-10
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-02-18
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 92 trucks · 92 leased/term tractors.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, addresses, phone numbers, officers or emails with 16 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
94 events- 07/15/2026Insurance filed — Concert Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CSAD8000000003600
- 07/15/2025Insurance cancelled — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AQ1YFL004210-00
- 06/18/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/03/2025)
- 06/18/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/03/2025)
- 02/18/2025MCS-150 update filed
5.6M mi reported (2024)
- 07/15/2024Insurance cancelled — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FIP10572020
- 06/18/2024COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/05/2024)
- 06/18/2024CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/05/2024)
- 07/15/2020Insurance cancelled — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000072569191
- 06/18/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/10/2020)
- 06/18/2020CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/10/2020)
- 07/15/2019Insurance cancelled — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000072569181
- 06/18/2019COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/12/2019)
- 06/18/2019CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/12/2019)
- 07/15/2018Insurance cancelled — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000072569171
- 06/18/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/05/2018)
- 06/18/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/05/2018)
- 07/15/2017Insurance cancelled — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000072569161
- 06/19/2017COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/13/2017)
- 06/19/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/13/2017)
- 07/15/2016Insurance cancelled — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000072569
- 06/20/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/08/2016)
- 06/20/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/08/2016)
- 07/25/2015Insurance cancelled — LIBERTY INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS
BIPD/Primary · policy RSA-000107-0114
- 07/15/2015Insurance replaced — LIBERTY INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS
BIPD/Primary · policy RSA-000107-0114
- 06/29/2015COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/14/2015)
- 06/29/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/14/2015)
- 04/03/2015Insurance cancelled — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy CH09ILM014935-00
- 08/06/2014Insurance cancelled — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy SFT9881085 02
- 07/25/2014Insurance replaced — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy SFT9881085 02
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- —
- Rated
- 2007-12-18
- Last review
- 2007-12-13
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-02-18
- Reported mileage
- 5,610,000 mi (2024)
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