WATKINS TRUCKING COMPANY INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
515711
MC Number
231446
Fleet Size
96
Total Drivers
85
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: November 1, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
WATKINS TRUCKING COMPANY INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, operating 96 power units with 85 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 1.5% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 13 crashes on file (4 with injuries). FMCSA records show 201 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Alabama is 12.5% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 30.5% across 35,107 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
201
Total
70%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Arch Insurance Company — eff. Jul 1, 2026
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
American Contractors Indemnity Company — eff. Oct 1, 2013
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Nov 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
13
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is WATKINS TRUCKING COMPANY INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for WATKINS TRUCKING COMPANY INC (USDOT #515711) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is WATKINS TRUCKING COMPANY INC's safety record?
WATKINS TRUCKING COMPANY INC has 201 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 13 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does WATKINS TRUCKING COMPANY INC operate?
WATKINS TRUCKING COMPANY INC operates 96 power units with 85 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does WATKINS TRUCKING COMPANY INC transport hazardous materials?
No. WATKINS TRUCKING COMPANY INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is WATKINS TRUCKING COMPANY INC located?
WATKINS TRUCKING COMPANY INC is based in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama at 4632 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR BL, 35212. Phone: (205) 592-3422.
What are WATKINS TRUCKING COMPANY INC's out-of-service rates?
WATKINS TRUCKING COMPANY INC's driver out-of-service rate is 1.5%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 23.3%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026.