PALMETTO BULK LLC

USDOT 3981368 • 1014 ATLANTIC LANE, SUMMERTON, SC, 29148-9073

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:1 active

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,981,368
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
8035656635
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
6
MCS-150 Mileage
48,591
Physical Address
1014 ATLANTIC LANE, SUMMERTON, SC, 29148-9073
Mailing Address
5339 HARTFORD CIRCLE, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, 29405
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
1 active Out-of-Service order
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Jan 15, 2026
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1490805ACTIVEUnknownAug 29, 2025

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCAL17119-01ON FILEJan 15, 2026Mar 27, 2026
AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCAL17119-01ACTIVEJan 15, 2026Apr 30, 2026

Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCAL17119-01REPLACEDSep 1, 2025Jan 15, 2026
AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCAL17119-01CANCELLEDSep 1, 2025Feb 12, 2026
BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryFLBSIC-1611-00182CANCELLEDJul 9, 2025Sep 1, 2025
BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryFLBSIC-1611-00182REPLACEDJul 1, 2025Jul 9, 2025
BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryFLBSIC-1611-00182CANCELLEDJul 1, 2025Aug 2, 2025
BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryFLBSIC-1611-00182REPLACEDSep 29, 2024Jul 1, 2025
BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryFLBSIC-1611-00182CANCELLEDSep 29, 2024Aug 4, 2025
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary2-FLP-SC-19-S0128962-00REPLACEDOct 12, 2023Sep 29, 2024
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary2-FLP-SC-19-S0128962-00REPLACEDSep 29, 2023Oct 12, 2023

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLAMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANYCAL17119-01BIPD/PrimaryApr 30, 2026Apr 30, 2026
TERM/REPLAMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANYCAL17119-01BIPD/PrimaryMar 27, 2026Mar 27, 2026
TERM/CANCLAMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANYCAL17119-01BIPD/PrimaryFeb 12, 2026Feb 12, 2026
TERM/REPLAMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANYCAL17119-01BIPD/PrimaryJan 15, 2026Jan 15, 2026
CANCELBENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.FLBSIC-1611-00182BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2025Sep 1, 2025
TERM/CANCLBENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.FLBSIC-1611-00182BIPD/PrimaryAug 4, 2025Aug 4, 2025
TERM/CANCLBENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.FLBSIC-1611-00182BIPD/PrimaryAug 2, 2025Aug 2, 2025
TERM/REPLBENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.FLBSIC-1611-00182BIPD/PrimaryJul 9, 2025Jul 9, 2025
TERM/REPLBENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.FLBSIC-1611-00182BIPD/PrimaryJul 1, 2025Jul 1, 2025
TERM/REPLACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY2-FLP-SC-19-S0128962-00BIPD/PrimarySep 29, 2024Sep 29, 2024
TERM/REPLACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY2-FLP-SC-19-S0128962-00BIPD/PrimaryOct 12, 2023Oct 12, 2023

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1490805COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 5, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 29, 2025
MC1490805COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 7, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 10, 2025
MC1490805MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDNov 8, 2023Unknown
MC1490805MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERDISMISSEDDec 14, 2022Unknown

Out-of-Service Orders (1)

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Out-of-Service Orders (1)
OOS DateReasonStatusRescinded
Sep 6, 2024New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No ContactACTIVEOct 7, 2024

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
91%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
17
Violations
35
10 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
23.5%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
11.8%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
6
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
2
Nov
3
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 17 of 17 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

7 states17 inspections

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Violation Summary (35 violations from 17 inspections)

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Violation Summary (35 violations from 17 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS33Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.48A-BIBDInoperative/defective brakes208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95K-EEEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices inadequate flag size10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11Hours Of Service

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
23.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
On par with national average
Driver OOS Rate
11.8%vs nat'l 6.7%
+5.1 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.06vs nat'l 1.80
+0.26 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (17 inspections)

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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

15 total · 33.3% OOS
2024-082026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 15, 2026SCTOW00HARLEYVILLE775 E MAIN ST...248864PALMETTO BULK LLC

Compliance Timeline

15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Apr 30, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 27, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 15, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in SC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 12, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 15, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 1, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 29, 2025
Authority
Aug 4, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 2, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 9, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 1, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 7, 2024
OOS
OOS order rescinded
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Sep 29, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 6, 2024
OOS
OOS order issued
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Oct 12, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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