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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 24, 2026
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PALMETTO CORP OF CONWAY
USDOT 662307 · EIN 57-0851898
3873 HWY 701 NORTH, CONWAY, SC, 29526
(843) 365-2156 · MATTHEW CHERRY
85
Low risk
Risk factors
13 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
597 / 227
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
220 / 844
Crashes (24 mo)
13
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate21.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance582 pts
Unsafe Driving201 pts
Driver Fitness96 pts
Other60 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance4 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 72 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 70 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 70 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 70 | |
| 393.75G-TAOW | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 40 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 40 | |
| 393.75G-TFWETL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 40 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 39 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 35 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 |
Most inspected states
SC219
NC1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.31 | 0.27 | ≈18–25% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.29 | 0.26 | ≈80–84% (over 75) | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.54 | 4.42 | ≈56–60% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.04 | 0.04 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-15 · 2 new since the Oct 2026 run. “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
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (6 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 35 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Orangeburg County, SC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Orangeburg County, SC to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 46% · Following / lane / reckless 43% · Phone / texting 5%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 14 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 29% (11 OOS) · Brakes 25% (2 OOS) · Load securement 23% (6 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 26 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: 22 inspections, 16 violations, 8 OOS, 16 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance10 viol · 8 OOS · 63%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 393.75G-TAOW ×2, 393.75G-TFWETL ×2
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.405).
2. Other4 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWG3
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 13%
392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 45 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.232).
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 393.75G-TAOW ×2, 393.75G-TFWETL ×2
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Crash record — 13 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26/2026 | SUMTER, SC | ✓ | ||
| 04/14/2026 | SANTEE, SC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/11/2026 | Not Reported, SC | ✓ | ||
| 03/30/2026 | ORANGEBURG, SC | 1 | ||
| 07/14/2025 | COLUMBIA, SC | ✓ | ||
| 04/03/2025 | CONWAY, SC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/14/2025 | TRAVELERS REST, SC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/10/2025 | CONWAY, SC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/19/2025 | GILBERT, SC | ✓ | ||
| 01/14/2025 | SOUTH CONGAREE, SC | ✓ |
Equipment — 63 vehicles seen in inspections
48 incomplete vehicle8 trailer7 truck
Company profile
Officer
MATTHEW CHERRY
Annual mileage
11.8M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
227
Registered since
1996-10-08
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 21 carriers
Shares identifiers with 21 carriers (17 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| LACKEY GRADING CO INC | 1881084 | 3 VINs | strong |
| CANTERBURY LEXINGTON LLC | 4502516 | officer | strong |
| RICOCHET LOGISTICS LLC | 3627172 | officer | strong |
| PALMETTO SEALING INC | 1109185 | mailing, phone | medium |
Activity history (recent)
06/18/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
11.8M mi reported (2026)
10/08/1996 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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