Watkins Trucking Co INC Safety Record
DOT# 515711 · Birmingham, AL 35212 · 2055923422
Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/25/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Watkins Trucking Co INC (DOT# 515711) in Birmingham, Alabama has 289 inspections on record with 225 violations and a 14.2% vehicle out-of-service rate and 15 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 225 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/25/2026 | AL | 0 | 0 |
| 03/25/2026 | AL | 0 | 0 |
| 03/17/2026 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/17/2026 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/10/2026 | AL | 0 | 0 |
| 03/03/2026 | MS | 0 | 0 |
| 03/02/2026 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/28/2026 | AL | 0 | 0 |
| 02/26/2026 | AL | 0 | 0 |
| 02/24/2026 | TN | 2 | 0 |
Crash History · 15 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-OCT-25 | AL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 29-DEC-25 | GA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 27-MAR-24 | IN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25-APR-25 | AL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21-AUG-25 | GA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20-MAY-24 | AL | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 16-JUL-25 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15-NOV-24 | MO | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 15-MAY-25 | AR | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14-OCT-25 | SC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Arch Insurance Company | $1,000 |
| SURETY | American Contractors Indemnity Company | N/A |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.