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RUSSELL SCOTT WILLINGHAM

DBA: SCOTTS TOWING LAFAYETTE TOWING

USDOT 1968921 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Company officer: RUSSELL SCOTT WILLINGHAM Company officer 2: JAIME SANDERS WILLINGHAM Motor Vehicles Based in LAFAYETTE, AL Grade A · 100
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Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Common (Property) reinstated · Jul 19, 2016
Policy effective · May 19, 2024
Review these
  • Common (Property) gap · 55 days Inactive May 25, 2016 → reinstated Jul 19, 2016
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC Details →
Company officer: RUSSELL SCOTT WILLINGHAM
Company officer 2: JAIME SANDERS WILLINGHAM
Cargo: Motor Vehicles
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — RUSSELL SCOTT WILLINGHAM (USDOT 1968921)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): RUSSELL SCOTT WILLINGHAM (Company officer); JAIME SANDERS WILLINGHAM (Company officer 2)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Common (Property) gap · 55 days — Inactive May 25, 2016 → reinstated Jul 19, 2016

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1968921/
As of: Jul 23, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1968921
In FMCSA records since Nov 20, 2009 (~16y)
MC / docket MC863107
Company officer RUSSELL SCOTT WILLINGHAM
Company officer 2 JAIME SANDERS WILLINGHAM
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Motor Vehicles
Fleet size 2 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 60,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (706) 518-7743
Email: [email protected]
Physical
861 AVENUE A SOUTHEAST
LAFAYETTE, AL 36862
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1968921
In FMCSA records since Nov 20, 2009 (~16y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 60,000 mi
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trucks 2 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 2 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 0 1 1
Crash reports 0 0 1 1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Power Units
2
Drivers
1
Inspections
0
None in our FMCSA import window (~3 years)
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
1
2 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

RUSSELL SCOTT WILLINGHAM is a motor carrier based in LAFAYETTE, AL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1968921. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 1 driver. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

RUSSELL SCOTT WILLINGHAM is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 1 driver, based in Lafayette, AL. FMCSA records show no roadside inspections in the last 24 months but 1 reportable crash during the same window. Operating authority is active for common.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet); 1 driver.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from May 25, 2016 to Jul 19, 2016 (55 days)
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections

No roadside inspections on file for this carrier in our FMCSA import window.

Public FMCSA inspection feeds cover roughly the last three years of roadside activity (not the full MCMIS archive). Older inspections — including those from before a carrier went inactive — are usually absent for every carrier, not just closed ones. Reportable crash history on this page goes further back; see crashes below or the full crash subpage.

Recent Crashes (2 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
AL0004735429 Dec 14, 2024 AL 0 0 Yes No Tow
AL0002719828 Oct 31, 2022 AL 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC863107
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Jul 19, 2016 MC863107-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Apr 24, 2014 MC863107-C CPL CERTIFICATE CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. CA981204893 91X $750,000 May 19, 2024 On file ACTIVE
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP424760 BIPD/Primary — May 19, 2023 May 19, 2023 REPLACED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP424760 BIPD/Primary — May 19, 2023 May 19, 2024 REPLACED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP318645 BIPD/Primary — May 19, 2022 May 19, 2023 REPLACED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP214058 BIPD/Primary — May 19, 2021 May 19, 2022 CANCELLED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP110129 BIPD/Primary — May 19, 2020 May 19, 2021 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. CA0727432 BIPD/Primary — May 21, 2019 May 19, 2020 REPLACED
NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. 72TRS089375 BIPD/Primary — May 22, 2018 May 21, 2019 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. CA 6177335 BIPD/Primary — May 19, 2017 May 22, 2018 REPLACED
MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY 8502RB0112620 BIPD/Primary — May 19, 2016 May 19, 2017 CANCELLED
CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. 29210932 BIPD/Primary — May 19, 2015 May 19, 2016 CANCELLED
CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. TW29210932 BIPD/Primary — May 19, 2014 May 19, 2015 CANCELLED
CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. TW29210932 BIPD/Primary — Apr 3, 2014 May 19, 2014 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. May 19, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. May 19, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. May 19, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. May 19, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. May 5, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  6. May 19, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Apr 30, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  8. May 19, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
  9. May 21, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  10. May 20, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  11. May 22, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
  12. May 19, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  13. May 19, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Jul 19, 2016
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  15. May 25, 2016
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  16. May 25, 2016
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  17. May 25, 2016
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 55 days (through Jul 19, 2016)
  18. May 19, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
  19. May 20, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  20. May 19, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
  21. May 19, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
  22. May 16, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
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How to verify RUSSELL SCOTT WILLINGHAM

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about RUSSELL SCOTT WILLINGHAM

Is RUSSELL SCOTT WILLINGHAM an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. RUSSELL SCOTT WILLINGHAM is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1968921 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is RUSSELL SCOTT WILLINGHAM's safety rating? ▾
RUSSELL SCOTT WILLINGHAM is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has RUSSELL SCOTT WILLINGHAM had? ▾
No roadside inspections are on file for RUSSELL SCOTT WILLINGHAM in FMCSA's MCMIS database. New carriers and very small fleets often go years without being pulled in for inspection — the absence of inspection records is not in itself a red flag.
What is RUSSELL SCOTT WILLINGHAM's out-of-service rate? ▾
FMCSA hasn't published an out-of-service rate for RUSSELL SCOTT WILLINGHAM.
Where is RUSSELL SCOTT WILLINGHAM based? ▾
RUSSELL SCOTT WILLINGHAM reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 861 AVENUE A SOUTHEAST, LAFAYETTE, Alabama 36862. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does RUSSELL SCOTT WILLINGHAM have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. RUSSELL SCOTT WILLINGHAM holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC863107). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does RUSSELL SCOTT WILLINGHAM operate? ▾
RUSSELL SCOTT WILLINGHAM self-reports 2 power units and 1 driver on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has RUSSELL SCOTT WILLINGHAM had any crashes? ▾
2 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for RUSSELL SCOTT WILLINGHAM in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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