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PALMETTO DIESEL TOWING & RECOVERY LLC

USDOT 2264964 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated Company officer: TIMOTHY W RUSSO General Freight Based in NORTH AUGUSTA, SC Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Jan 11, 2026
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Company officer: TIMOTHY W RUSSO
Cargo: General Freight
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — PALMETTO DIESEL TOWING & RECOVERY LLC (USDOT 2264964)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): TIMOTHY W RUSSO (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2264964/
As of: Jul 19, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 33.3% vs peer median 15.4% (worse). n=34968 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Fleet size changes

Daily change log ↓
  • Power Units −8 (36 → 28) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
  • Drivers −10 (35 → 25) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

2 active liability policies

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 2264964
In FMCSA records since Jan 19, 2012 (~14y)
Company officer TIMOTHY W RUSSO
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight
Fleet size 28 units
Drivers 25
Annual mileage 3,665,025 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (803) 221-1990
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1228 EDGEFIELD ROAD
NORTH AUGUSTA, SC 29860
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 2264964
In FMCSA records since Jan 19, 2012 (~14y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 3,665,025 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 33.3% vs 23.4% +9.9 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.16 vs 1.80 -0.64
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 28 0 0
Trailers 59 8 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 30 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 1 1
Tow-away 0 1 2 3
Crash reports 0 1 2 3

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 66 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 31 31 0
OOS inspections 0 3 0
OOS percentage 0% 9.68% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
28
Drivers
25
Inspections
66
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
33.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
3
30 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

PALMETTO DIESEL TOWING & RECOVERY LLC is a motor carrier based in NORTH AUGUSTA, SC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2264964. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 28 power units and 25 drivers, with 66 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

PALMETTO DIESEL TOWING & RECOVERY LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 36 power units and 35 drivers, based in North Augusta, SC. Across 34 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.8% out-of-service rate, with 4 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

34 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 17% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SC (17) and GA (10), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

11.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (59.5% of violations); top code 395.24 (HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner) cited 6 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 36 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 35 drivers; International, Wabash National, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 33.3% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 34,968 ACTIVE carriers operating 14–42 power units (±50% of this carrier's 28 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 34,968 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
33.3%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
15.4%
Median across 34,968 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +17.9 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change

Record Changes

    • Drivers 35 25
      Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
    • Power Units 36 28
      Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census

Power Units Over Time

May 25, 2026 May 25, 2026

Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
21 violations
4 OOS · 19.0%
Hours of Service
8 violations
Unsafe Driving
7 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
South Carolina (SC) 17 3 17.6% Jul 9, 2026
Georgia (GA) 9 0 0.0% Jul 7, 2026
Florida (FL) 2 0 0.0% Nov 4, 2025
North Carolina (NC) 2 0 0.0% Sep 8, 2025
Arkansas (AR) 1 0 0.0% Feb 11, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
International 45
Wabash National 26
Great Dane 12
Volvo 7
Hyundai Translead 6
Stoughton 4
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 3 — 0.06 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 5 — 1.30 1 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 6 — 7.16 7 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (66 rows) View all 66 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88355975 Jul 9, 2026 SC 3 —
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P783704 · 4V4NC9TG5FN914027
0 — No
88354880 Jul 7, 2026 GA 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
SC A012078 · 1XPBD49X4LD657867
1 392.2-SLLIT No
88302617 Jul 1, 2026 SC 3 —
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
SC A001419 · 3HSDJAPR2EN035749
1 392.2-SLLS1 No
87137095 Feb 25, 2026 SC 3 PLUM BRANCH SC
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
SC A001419 · 3HSDJAPR2EN035749
1 392.2-SLLS1 No
86888989 Jan 26, 2026 SC 3 NORTH AUGUSTA SC
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P780446 · 3HSDJAPR3GN290414
0 — No
86704206 Jan 1, 2026 GA 3 DARIEN GA
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P782893 · 3HSDZAPR3KN175989
1 392.2-SLLLR No
86563760 Dec 12, 2025 GA 3 REGISTER GA
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P766094 · YV4L12DL5N1905486
0 — No
86250695 Nov 4, 2025 FL 2 HAWTHORNE FL
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P782842 · 3HSDZAPR1KN011480
0 — No
86205978 Oct 30, 2025 SC 3 AIKEN SC
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P782893 · 3HSDZAPR3KN175989
0 — No
85812146 Sep 18, 2025 SC 3 GREENWOOD SC
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P776308 · 3HSDZAPR9JN246952
0 — No
85722626 Sep 8, 2025 NC 3 US 74 NEAR NC 211
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P783704 · 4V4NC9TG5FN914027
0 — No
85501285 Aug 12, 2025 SC 2 ABBEVILLE SC
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P772816 · 3HSDZAPRXLN290154
2 393.9A-HLLH, 393.55E-B No
85446231 Aug 5, 2025 SC 3 MCCORMICK SC
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P769440 · 4V4NC9TH3JN894992
1 392.2-SLLS1 No
85176598 Jul 10, 2025 SC 2 LEXINGTON SC
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P783704 · 4V4NC9TG5FN914027
0 — No
85014702 Jun 21, 2025 SC 2 LUGOFF SC
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P783704 · 4V4NC9TG5FN914027
0 — No
84978742 Jun 11, 2025 GA 3 PEMBROKE GA
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P782842 · 3HSDZAPR1KN011480
0 — No
84785021 May 25, 2025 NC 3 US 17 NEAR NC 87
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P783704 · 4V4NC9TG5FN914027
0 — No
84186344 Mar 14, 2025 GA 3 STATESBORO GA
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P729219 · 3HSDZAPR2KN765259
1 392.2-SLLS3 No
83875259 Feb 11, 2025 AR 3 WEST MEMPHIS AR
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R601775 · 4V4NC9EJ5NN603592
2 395.8A, 392.2-SLLIRP No
83880168 Feb 10, 2025 GA 3 STATESBORO GA
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P776308 · 3HSDZAPR9JN246952
0 — No
83669978 Jan 21, 2025 SC 2 ANDERSON SC
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P783704 · 4V4NC9TG5FN914027
4 393.9A-LCL, 393.55E-B, 393.9A-LIL No
83400393 Dec 12, 2024 FL 3 JACKSONVILLE FL
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P765678 · 3HSDJAPR1GN112100
1 392.2-SLLS4 No
83260561 Nov 26, 2024 SC 1 DENMARK SC
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
SC A001436 · 2HSFHAER9XC076407
1 393.75A3-TFL Yes
83014087 Oct 22, 2024 SC 1 ANDERSON SC
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
SC A001536 · 3HSDZAPR2LN822335
11 393.45B2-BHTD, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.45B2-B-AIR Yes
82683313 Sep 17, 2024 SC 3 US 221 MCCORMICK COUNTY
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
SC A001536 · 3HSDZAPR2LN822335
0 — No
Recent Crashes (30 rows) View all 30 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
GA0010162436 Dec 12, 2025 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC0025209560 Jan 7, 2025 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
FL2646507604 Dec 10, 2024 FL 0 1 Yes No Injury
SC0024249107 Jun 6, 2024 SC 0 1 Yes No Injury
GA0009324187 Feb 4, 2024 GA 0 1 No No Injury
FL2596659704 Feb 1, 2024 FL 0 0 Yes No Tow
FL8968287003 Dec 28, 2023 FL 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC0023277384 Sep 16, 2023 SC 0 1 Yes No Injury
FL8965288303 May 30, 2023 FL 0 1 Yes No Injury
GA0009022413 May 26, 2023 GA 0 2 Yes No Injury
SC0023208564 Feb 13, 2023 SC 0 1 Yes No Injury
WV202206965A Mar 12, 2022 WV 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC0022221614 Mar 12, 2022 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC0021275577 Sep 16, 2021 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0008192062 Aug 24, 2021 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC0021257121 Aug 13, 2021 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC0021264550 Aug 11, 2021 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0008165787 Aug 6, 2021 GA 0 1 Yes No Injury
FL2416510801 Apr 6, 2021 FL 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC0020221794 Jun 30, 2020 SC 0 1 Yes No Injury
SC0020275025 Jan 15, 2020 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0007501411 Dec 31, 2019 GA 0 1 Yes No Injury
SC0019549998 Apr 13, 2019 SC 0 1 Yes No Injury
SC0018684060 Dec 24, 2018 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
FL8725637008 Nov 16, 2018 FL 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC773147
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC773147 common N —
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Feb 9, 2012 MC773147-P CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY MIT-UKNAP2300164-2000 91X $750,000 Jan 11, 2026 On file ACTIVE
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY MIT-UKNAP2300164-2000 BIPD/Primary $750,000 Jan 11, 2026 On file ACTIVE
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY MIT-UKNAP2300164-1070 BIPD/Primary — Jan 11, 2025 Jan 11, 2026 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. CT453374001 BIPD/Primary — Jan 11, 2024 Jan 11, 2025 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 453374001 BIPD/Primary — Jan 11, 2021 Jan 11, 2024 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 268192001 BIPD/Primary — Jan 11, 2020 Jan 11, 2021 REPLACED
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN 02TRM015633-04 BIPD/Primary — Jan 11, 2019 Jan 11, 2020 CANCELLED
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN 02TRM015633-03 BIPD/Primary — Jan 11, 2018 Jan 11, 2019 CANCELLED
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN 02TRM015633-02 BIPD/Primary — Jan 11, 2017 Jan 11, 2018 CANCELLED
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN 02TRM015633-01 BIPD/Primary — Jan 11, 2016 Jan 11, 2017 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA07562100 BIPD/Primary — Jan 11, 2014 Jan 11, 2016 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 8390128 BIPD/Primary — Jan 23, 2012 Jan 11, 2014 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jan 11, 2026
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Jan 8, 2026
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  3. Jan 13, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  4. Jan 11, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  5. Jan 11, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  6. Nov 14, 2023
    enforcement
    Enforcement case SC-2024-0001-US1841 — $22,680
  7. Jan 11, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  8. Jan 11, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
  9. Jan 9, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  10. Jan 16, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  11. Jan 11, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
  12. Jan 11, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
  13. Jan 10, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  14. Jan 11, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
  15. Jan 4, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  16. Jan 11, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  17. Jan 8, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  18. Jan 11, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Feb 9, 2012
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 20 1
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 12 0
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner Hours of Service 6 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 5 3
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
395.8(e)(1) Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status Hours of Service 3 1
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
395.24(c)(2)(ii) Driver failed to manually add the trailer number Hours of Service 2 0
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How to verify PALMETTO DIESEL TOWING & RECOVERY LLC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about PALMETTO DIESEL TOWING & RECOVERY LLC

Is PALMETTO DIESEL TOWING & RECOVERY LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. PALMETTO DIESEL TOWING & RECOVERY LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2264964 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is PALMETTO DIESEL TOWING & RECOVERY LLC's safety rating? ▾
PALMETTO DIESEL TOWING & RECOVERY LLC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has PALMETTO DIESEL TOWING & RECOVERY LLC had? ▾
66 roadside inspections are on file for PALMETTO DIESEL TOWING & RECOVERY LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is PALMETTO DIESEL TOWING & RECOVERY LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
PALMETTO DIESEL TOWING & RECOVERY LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 33.3% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is PALMETTO DIESEL TOWING & RECOVERY LLC based? ▾
PALMETTO DIESEL TOWING & RECOVERY LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1228 EDGEFIELD ROAD, NORTH AUGUSTA, South Carolina 29860. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does PALMETTO DIESEL TOWING & RECOVERY LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
PALMETTO DIESEL TOWING & RECOVERY LLC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does PALMETTO DIESEL TOWING & RECOVERY LLC operate? ▾
PALMETTO DIESEL TOWING & RECOVERY LLC self-reports 28 power units and 25 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has PALMETTO DIESEL TOWING & RECOVERY LLC had any crashes? ▾
30 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for PALMETTO DIESEL TOWING & RECOVERY LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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Transport Canada

Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.

Refreshed weekly.

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