- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 329 days (since Jun 22, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
WAITES TRANSPORTATION INC
LITHONIA, GA
WAITES TRANSPORTATION INC is a motor carrier based in LITHONIA, GA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2493414. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 4 roadside inspections on file. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
WAITES TRANSPORTATION INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Lithonia, GA. FMCSA records show no inspection or crash activity in the last 24 months. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
No roadside inspections were recorded in the last 24 months, down from 4 in the prior 24-month window.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet); 1 driver.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 246,677 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
Authority gaps detected (2)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 4, 2019 to Jul 6, 2021 (883 days)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 6, 2016 to Feb 5, 2016 (30 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 6, 2016 to Jan 30, 2016 (24 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 29, 2019 to Jun 28, 2021 (881 days)
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 3 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (4 rows) View all 4 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80401953 | Dec 12, 2023 | GA | 3 | HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 395.30(b)(1), 395.24(c)(2)(ii), 395.22(g) | No |
| 80181575 | Nov 15, 2023 | NC | 3 | nc-gaston-county-weigh-station-i- |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79529762 | Aug 28, 2023 | MD | 2 | md-rt-13-n/b-salisbury-scalehouse |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.9(a)(2), 392.2 | Yes |
| 78387214 | Apr 13, 2023 | FL | 2 | I75 WHITE SPRINGS WIM-NORTH | — | 2 | 393.9(a), 392.2 | Yes |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (4 PDFs)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2021 | MC863703-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Feb 5, 2016 | MC863703-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Dec 4, 2015 | MC863703 | NC | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
| May 27, 2014 | MC863703-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (17 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1190511016 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2023 | Jun 28, 2023 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1190511016 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2023 | Jun 22, 2025 | REPLACED |
| CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | 03TRM045834-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 26, 2023 | Jun 28, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | 03TRM045834-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2022 | May 10, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | 03TRM045834-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2022 | Apr 26, 2023 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI | CA950018067 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2021 | Jun 28, 2022 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 881 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 29, 2019 to Jun 28, 2021 | |||||
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | WESFL424164-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 29, 2018 | Jan 29, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | WESFL318015-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 29, 2017 | Jan 29, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS060279 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2016 | Jan 29, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS060279 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 30, 2016 | Feb 11, 2016 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 24 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 6, 2016 to Jan 30, 2016 | |||||
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS049473-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 20, 2015 | May 20, 2015 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS049473-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 20, 2015 | Jan 6, 2016 | NAME CHANGED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRS032565-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 30, 2014 | May 20, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRS032565-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2014 | Dec 31, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRS032565-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2014 | Oct 23, 2014 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 22, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 28, 2023insuranceCANCEL — CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA)
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Jun 28, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 23, 2023
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May 10, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA)
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Apr 27, 2023
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Apr 26, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA)
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Jun 28, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
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Jul 6, 2021
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Feb 4, 2019
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Feb 4, 2019authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Feb 4, 2019authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 883 days (through Jul 6, 2021)
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Jan 29, 2019insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
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Jan 29, 2019insurance gapCoverage gap: 881 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 28, 2021)
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Jan 29, 2018insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
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Jan 24, 2018
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Jan 29, 2017insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jan 25, 2017
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Feb 11, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jan 6, 2016
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Jan 6, 2016insuranceNAMECHG — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jan 6, 2016authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jan 6, 2016insurance gapCoverage gap: 24 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jan 30, 2016)
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Jan 6, 2016authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 30 days (through Feb 5, 2016)
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May 20, 2015
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May 20, 2015insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH
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May 20, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jan 2, 2015oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
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Dec 31, 2014
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Dec 31, 2014insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH
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Oct 23, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I75 WHITE SPRINGS WIM-NORTH | FL | 1 | 1 |
| HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR | GA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC863703
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA)
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
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NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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How to verify WAITES TRANSPORTATION INC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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