PALMETTO BULK LLC
USDOT 3981368 • 1014 ATLANTIC LANE, SUMMERTON, SC, 29148-9073
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1490805 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 29, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAL17119-01 | ON FILE | Jan 15, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAL17119-01 | ACTIVE | Jan 15, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAL17119-01 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAL17119-01 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2025 | Feb 12, 2026 |
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FLBSIC-1611-00182 | CANCELLED | Jul 9, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FLBSIC-1611-00182 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 9, 2025 |
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FLBSIC-1611-00182 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 2, 2025 |
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FLBSIC-1611-00182 | REPLACED | Sep 29, 2024 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FLBSIC-1611-00182 | CANCELLED | Sep 29, 2024 | Aug 4, 2025 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-FLP-SC-19-S0128962-00 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2023 | Sep 29, 2024 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-FLP-SC-19-S0128962-00 | REPLACED | Sep 29, 2023 | Oct 12, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | CAL17119-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | CAL17119-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 27, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | CAL17119-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2026 | Feb 12, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | CAL17119-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| CANCEL | BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00182 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00182 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 4, 2025 | Aug 4, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00182 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 2, 2025 | Aug 2, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00182 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2025 | Jul 9, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00182 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-FLP-SC-19-S0128962-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 29, 2024 | Sep 29, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-FLP-SC-19-S0128962-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2023 | Oct 12, 2023 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1490805 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2025 |
| MC1490805 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 10, 2025 |
| MC1490805 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 8, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC1490805 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Dec 14, 2022 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2024 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Oct 7, 2024 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 17 inspections
Violation Summary (35 violations from 17 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95K-EE | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices inadequate flag size | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
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)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARLEYVILLE | 775 E MAIN ST | ...248864 | PALMETTO BULK LLC |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records