PALMETTO BULK LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- Vehicle OOS Rate above national average 60.0% vs 23.4% national (+36.6 pts).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — PALMETTO BULK LLC (USDOT 3981368) 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): JUSTIN GRAY (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average — 60.0% vs 23.4% national (+36.6 pts). On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A BOC-3 FILING INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3981368/ As of: Jul 21, 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 78/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 78/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
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.
2 active liability policies
Company profile
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.
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InsuranceAMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 27, 2026
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Process Agent#1 A BOC-3 FILING INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1490805ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 1 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 21 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 10.53% | 31.58% | — |
| 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 BULK LLC is a motor carrier based in SUMMERTON, SC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3981368. 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 6 drivers, with 21 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 60.0%. 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 BULK LLC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 6 drivers, based in Summerton, SC. Across 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
15 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 650% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SC (6) and FL (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
33.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (60.0% of violations); top code 393.75A3-TAOL (Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS) cited 3 times, 3 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Peterbilt, East dump, and Eadu are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
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 |
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| South Carolina (SC) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 3 | 3 | 100.0% | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jun 8, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 28, 2025 |
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 |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 1.51 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | — | 12.38 | 12 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 16.37 | 16 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (21 rows) View all 21 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88344882 | Jul 6, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.48A-BLMACBD, 393.48A-BIBD | Yes |
| 88253396 | Jun 25, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 88069457 | Jun 8, 2026 | GA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLL | Yes |
| 87644048 | Apr 20, 2026 | FL | 1 | LEE FL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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11 | 3A1-BALR, 209D-STBSM, 55D1-B | Yes |
| 87370503 | Mar 23, 2026 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-F, 396.3A1-BALR | Yes |
| 86870362 | Jan 21, 2026 | TN | 2 | ARDMORE TN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLTCD | Yes |
| 86598209 | Dec 16, 2025 | FL | 3 | SEFFNER FL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 86597960 | Dec 16, 2025 | FL | 3 | SEFFNER FL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL, 392.2-SLLTCD | Yes |
| 86474719 | Dec 3, 2025 | SC | 3 | SUMMERTON SC |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 86312914 | Nov 12, 2025 | NC | 3 | I40 WB AT ALAMANCE REST AREA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86274069 | Nov 7, 2025 | FL | 2 | WHITE SPRINGS FL |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| 85732035 | Sep 9, 2025 | TN | 2 | KNOXVILLE TN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9B-LRLIWR | Yes |
| 85638995 | Aug 28, 2025 | OH | 2 | GALLIPOLIS OH |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55C2-B | No |
| 85097692 | Jun 27, 2025 | SC | 3 | SUMMERVILLE SC |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 84811490 | May 29, 2025 | SC | 3 | ROCK HILL SC |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 84129078 | Mar 14, 2025 | SC | 2 | GRAY COURT SC |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.95K-EE, 393.9A-LTSIR | Yes |
| 82906779 | Oct 15, 2024 | SC | 3 | GASTON SC |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 82367572 | Aug 7, 2024 | GA | 3 | POOLER GA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82301310 | Aug 1, 2024 | SC | 3 | I-26 WB ROADSIDE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80779205 | Feb 5, 2024 | TN | 3 | I40 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80531450 | Dec 30, 2023 | GA | 2 | OAKFIELD GA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLL, 393.9A-LBL | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC0026224950 | Mar 15, 2026 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
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 | |
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| Nov 8, 2023 | MC1490805-C | 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 |
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| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | CAL17119-01 | 91X | $750,000 | Mar 27, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | CAL17119-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 15, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | CAL17119-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 15, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | CAL17119-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | CAL17119-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 1, 2025 | Feb 12, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00182 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 9, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00182 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 2, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00182 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 9, 2025 | REPLACED |
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00182 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 29, 2024 | Aug 4, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00182 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 29, 2024 | Jul 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-FLP-SC-19-S0128962-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 12, 2023 | Sep 29, 2024 | REPLACED |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-FLP-SC-19-S0128962-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 29, 2023 | Oct 12, 2023 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 30, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 27, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 12, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 15, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 1, 2025insuranceCANCEL — BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 29, 2025
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Aug 4, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 2, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 10, 2025
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Jul 9, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 29, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 6, 2024oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
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Nov 8, 2023
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Oct 12, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 14, 2022
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEFFNER FL | FL | 2 | 1 |
| LEE FL | FL | 1 | 1 |
| WHITE SPRINGS FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| OAKFIELD GA | GA | 1 | 1 |
| POOLER GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| LONDON | KY | 1 | 1 |
| I40 WB AT ALAMANCE REST AREA | NC | 1 | 0 |
| GALLIPOLIS OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| GASTON SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
| GRAY COURT SC | SC | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
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Docket MC1490805
common · ACTIVE · MC
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AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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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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