PALMETTO WASTE AND RECYCLING
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 3 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — PALMETTO WASTE AND RECYCLING (USDOT 3170746) 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 Officer(s): DANA MOORE (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 3 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3170746/ As of: Jul 18, 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 B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 5.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 52.9% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=132130 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
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.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 27 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 11.76% | 52.94% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
PALMETTO WASTE AND RECYCLING is a motor carrier based in DARLINGTON, SC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3170746. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 4 drivers, with 27 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 52.9%. 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 is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
PALMETTO WASTE AND RECYCLING is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 4 drivers, based in Darlington, SC. Across 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 55.6% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is on file.
18 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 125% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in SC (18 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
55.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (84.6% of violations); top code 396.17C-PI (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 8 times.
The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Volvo, Western Star, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 132,130 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina (SC) | 17 | 10 | 58.8% | Jun 17, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 1.73 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 2.00 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | — | 19.18 | 19 | — | 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 (27 rows) View all 27 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88169940 | Jun 17, 2026 | SC | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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20 | 383.51A-SIN, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E | Yes |
| 86988994 | Feb 5, 2026 | SC | 2 | LANCASTER SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.17C-PI, 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Yes |
| 85617190 | Aug 28, 2025 | SC | 1 | LYNCHBURG SC |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.47E, 393.53B-B | No |
| 85577982 | Aug 21, 2025 | SC | 2 | SAINT STEPHEN SC |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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8 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.78A-WS | Yes |
| 84783819 | May 27, 2025 | SC | 2 | ORANGEBURG SC |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.11A1-LIL, 393.95A4-EEUS | Yes |
| 84518029 | Apr 29, 2025 | SC | 2 | HARLEYVILLE SC |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.78A-WS | No |
| 84269512 | Mar 31, 2025 | SC | 2 | LYNCHBURG SC |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84268595 | Mar 27, 2025 | SC | 1 | HARLEYVILLE SC |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| 83966332 | Feb 26, 2025 | SC | 2 | LYNCHBURG SC |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.78A-WS | No |
| 83925209 | Feb 20, 2025 | SC | 1 | DARLINGTON SC |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
7 | 393.209D-STPAL, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.48A-BIBD | Yes |
| 83854065 | Feb 6, 2025 | SC | 2 | DARLINGTON SC |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.134B-CRHLC, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LCL | Yes |
| 83598589 | Jan 14, 2025 | SC | 2 | TIMMONSVILLE SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 83478724 | Dec 20, 2024 | SC | 2 | HARTSVILLE SC |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
14 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.95F, 396.9D2-FTF | No |
| 83478698 | Dec 20, 2024 | SC | 2 | HARTSVILLE SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
8 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 83143061 | Nov 13, 2024 | SC | 3 | PROSPERITY SC |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 383.51A-SIN, 392.2WG | Yes |
| 82746470 | Sep 24, 2024 | SC | 2 | SC 9 LANCASTER COUNTY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 393.9(a), 392.16(a), 393.78 | No |
| 82226910 | Jul 26, 2024 | SC | 2 | SC 153 ANDERSON COUNTY |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 393.134, 392.2, 393.11 | Yes |
| 81855226 | Jun 12, 2024 | SC | 1 | US 221 LAURENS COUNTY |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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8 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.45(b)(2) | Yes |
| 81471077 | Apr 29, 2024 | SC | 2 | I-26 EB NEWBERRY COUNTY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 396.17(c), 392.2, 396.9(d)(2) | No |
| 80667322 | Jan 23, 2024 | SC | 2 | US 76 FLORENCE COUNTY |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.75(a)(3), 392.2, 393.203(c) | Yes |
| 80311606 | Dec 5, 2023 | SC | 2 | I-385 SB |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2, 396.9(d)(2) | No |
| 79220881 | Jul 21, 2023 | SC | 2 | SC 151 DARLINGTON COUNTY |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
14 | 393.9(a), 393.75(c), 393.205(c) | No |
| 78771975 | May 31, 2023 | NC | 2 | I 85 SB NEAR US 421 |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 78629993 | May 15, 2023 | SC | 2 | SC 403 DARLINGTON COUNTY |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.9(a), 393.75(c) | No |
| 78454484 | Apr 26, 2023 | NC | 2 | nc-hillsborough-weigh-station,-i- |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 392.9a(a)(1), 392.2, 387.7(a) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC0106982722 | Jun 9, 2022 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0201405166 | May 18, 2020 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0019562761 | May 2, 2019 | SC | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC118179 | common | N | — |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYNCHBURG SC | SC | 3 | 0 |
| DARLINGTON SC | SC | 2 | 2 |
| HARLEYVILLE SC | SC | 2 | 1 |
| HARTSVILLE SC | SC | 2 | 0 |
| US 52 DARLINGTON COUNTY | SC | 2 | 2 |
| I 85 SB NEAR US 421 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I-26 EB NEWBERRY COUNTY | SC | 1 | 0 |
| I-385 SB | SC | 1 | 0 |
| LANCASTER SC | SC | 1 | 1 |
| ORANGEBURG SC | SC | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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How to verify PALMETTO WASTE AND RECYCLING
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- 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.
- 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.
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