Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 515711 · MC-231446 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
Watkins Trucking Company Inc
96 power unitsavg 6.4 yrNational · 19 statesBIRMINGHAM, AL81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-231446 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
96Power units
86 observed · MCS-150
136Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.4Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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USDOT registration3333 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo27.1%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal55
14 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.4 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
33 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
WATKINS TRUCKING COMPANY INC (USDOT 515711) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jul 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 27.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 201 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 85 vehicle-level and 201 driver-level — across 19 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 5 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 96 power units and 85 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 15, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Sep 24, 2012 in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is WATKINS TRUCKING COMPANY INC's USDOT number?
WATKINS TRUCKING COMPANY INC's USDOT number is 515711, and its motor carrier number is MC-231446.
Is WATKINS TRUCKING COMPANY INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 18, 2026, WATKINS TRUCKING COMPANY INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is WATKINS TRUCKING COMPANY INC's safety record?
WATKINS TRUCKING COMPANY INC has a 27.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 308 roadside inspections, with 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is WATKINS TRUCKING COMPANY INC's fleet?
WATKINS TRUCKING COMPANY INC operates 96 power units and 85 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is WATKINS TRUCKING COMPANY INC based?
WATKINS TRUCKING COMPANY INC is based in BIRMINGHAM, AL, with roadside inspections recorded across 19 states.
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