Palmetto State Transportation LLC
USDOT 536919 · MC-249383 · Greenville, South Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Palmetto State Transportation LLC is a corporation based in Greenville, South Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 78 power units and 95 drivers, which ranks it #48 by fleet size among 94 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in South Carolina. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 180 times – about 2.3 inspections per power unit. 18.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 4 tow-away), or 6.4 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, liquids / gases, meat, chemicals, commodities dry bulk and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Palmetto State Transportation LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 536919 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-249383 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1050 Park West Blvd, Greenville, SC 29611 |
| Phone | (864) 672-3800 |
| First registered | Sep 15, 1993 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 536919.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 31 | 47 | 0 |
| Trailers | 171 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.22 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.2 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 7,582,292 miles reported for 2024 – about 97,209 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 81% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 95 CDL drivers; 82 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 13 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and South Carolina carriers with 50+ units (94).
| Measure | Palmetto State Transportatio | Same size, US | SC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 18.9% | 20.5% | 22.0% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 83% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.4 | 4.8 | 5.2 | 35% higher than average |
| Inspections | 180 | 180 with a driver check, 106 with a vehicle check, 111 BASIC violations recorded, 66 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jul 14, 2009) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Palmetto State Transportation LLC?
Palmetto State Transportation LLC is registered with USDOT number 536919 and operating authority MC-249383.
How many trucks does Palmetto State Transportation LLC have?
It reports 78 power units (78 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 171 trailers, with 95 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Nov 4, 2025).
Where is Palmetto State Transportation LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Greenville, South Carolina 29611.
What is the out-of-service rate of Palmetto State Transportation LLC?
Over 24 months, 18.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.