Palmetto Services LLC
Henderson, TX
Profile data updated Jul 26, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
33
Power Units
36
Drivers
FMCSA since 2010 (16 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
PALMETTO SERVICES LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since January 2010. Based in Henderson, TX, they operate a fleet of 33 power units with 7 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Car Hauler, Oilfield / Heavy, Box Truck and Dry Van.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Palmetto Services LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 33 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| Trailers | 16 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Palmetto Services LLC is authorized to transport the following 5 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 7
MCS-150 Mileage: 634,474 miles (2024)
Driver Information
36
Total Drivers
7
CDL Drivers
36
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by PALMETTO SERVICES LLC
9 trucks and 6 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 9, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Ford, Peterbilt, Top Hat Industries. Equipment breakdown: 6 SEMI-TRAILER, 4 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 4 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (4 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 40% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 27% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 27% |
| OTHER | 1 | 7% |
Trailers (6 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 6 |
| Othr | 2 |
| Tpht | 1 |
| Braz | 1 |
| Great Dane | 1 |
| Globestar | 1 |
| Equipment Trailer | 1 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 1 |
| Dump Trailer | 1 |
| 32 ft | 2 |
| 2 axles | 4 |
| 4 axles | 1 |
| 1 axle | 1 |
Vehicle makes (9 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 3 | 20% |
| Peterbilt | 3 | 20% |
| Top Hat Industries | 2 | 13% |
| Kenworth | 2 | 13% |
| Galyean Equipment Co. | 1 | 7% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 1 | 7% |
| Eager Beaver | 1 | 7% |
| Brazos | 1 | 7% |
| Globe Trailer Manufacturing | 1 | 7% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (15 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350298M | TX | Tpht SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | Jun 2026 |
| VGY2220 | TX | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| R576412 | TX | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 272B321 | TX | Othr OTHER | 1 | May 2026 |
| VDG5321 | TX | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| R576411 | TX | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Dec 2025 |
| K161021 | TX | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | Dec 2025 |
| 100B813 | TX | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Dec 2025 |
| 234B131 | TX | Othr SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | Dec 2025 |
| R538783 | TX | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| 482690K | TX | Othr SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Nov 2025 |
| R154739 | TX | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Aug 2025 |
| K031333 | TX | Peterbilt STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jun 2025 |
| 121B680 | TX | Braz SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jan 2025 |
| 100B826 | TX | Globestar SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Sep 2024 |
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 15)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
17
Inspections
24 months
22
Violations
Total found
3
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✓ Better than national average (-2.8%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/09/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/28/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
| 01/29/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
| 12/26/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 12/26/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 12/03/2025 | TX | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/02/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/06/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 2 | 1 |
| 08/14/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 06/16/2025 | LA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/24/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
| 11/20/2024 | TX | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 10/03/2024 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/21/2024 | AR | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/20/2024 | TX | Walk-Around | 4 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 17 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
ASCOT INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | ASCOT INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | CRAU10000007-00 | $1 Million | 01/25/2026 |
View Insurance History (1 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08456446 002 | 01/25/2015 | 01/25/2026 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
1
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-Aways
1 FMCSA-recordable · 1 state-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does PALMETTO SERVICES LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, PALMETTO SERVICES LLC is inferred to operate: Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Car Hauler, Oilfield / Heavy, Box Truck and Dry Van.
Is PALMETTO SERVICES LLC's authority currently active?
PALMETTO SERVICES LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has PALMETTO SERVICES LLC been in business?
PALMETTO SERVICES LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since January 2010, making their authority approximately 16 years, 6 months old.
Where is PALMETTO SERVICES LLC located?
PALMETTO SERVICES LLC is physically located at 2905 COUNTY ROAD 205N, HENDERSON, TX 75652.
Roadside Inspection History 17 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
PALMETTO SERVICES LLC has been inspected 17 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TX, AR, LA. Out of these, 3 inspections (about 18%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.9 — 3 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-28 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2026-01-29 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2025-12-26 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-12-26 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-12-03 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-02 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-06 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-08-14 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-06-16 | LA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-01-24 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2024-11-20 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2024-10-03 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-09-21 | AR | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-09-20 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | — |
| 2024-09-04 | AR | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2024-08-02 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
16 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for PALMETTO SERVICES LLC, of which 3 (19%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 3 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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