WAITERS SERVICES LLC
USDOT 2931040 • 116 AGNES RD STE 200, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37919
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-989708 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 30, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM92PL000076-00 | ON FILE | Dec 20, 2024 | Feb 12, 2026 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM92PL000076-00 | REPLACED | Dec 20, 2024 | Feb 1, 2026 |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM92000078-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 20, 2023 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-01729 | CANCELLED | Jan 10, 2023 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-00825 | REPLACED | Jul 22, 2022 | Jan 10, 2023 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-00825 | CANCELLED | Jan 10, 2022 | Aug 18, 2022 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-00825 | REPLACED | Jan 10, 2022 | Jan 10, 2022 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-00825 | REPLACED | Jan 10, 2022 | Jul 22, 2022 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | LHT07655-03 | CANCELLED | Jan 10, 2021 | Jan 10, 2022 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | LHT07655-02 | CANCELLED | Jan 10, 2020 | Jan 10, 2021 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | LHT07655-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 22, 2019 | Jan 10, 2020 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | LHT07655-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 10, 2019 | Aug 22, 2019 |
| COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 71TRS069823 | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2016 | Sep 14, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CM92PL000076-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2026 | Feb 12, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CM92PL000076-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
| CANCEL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CM92000078-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| CANCEL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-01729 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2023 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-00825 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2023 | Jan 10, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-00825 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2022 | Aug 18, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-00825 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2022 | Jul 22, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-00825 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2022 | Jan 10, 2022 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | LHT07655-03 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2022 | Jan 10, 2022 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | LHT07655-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2021 | Jan 10, 2021 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | LHT07655-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2020 | Jan 10, 2020 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | LHT07655-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2019 | Aug 22, 2019 |
| CANCEL | COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 71TRS069823 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2017 | Sep 14, 2017 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-989708 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC989708 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 16, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2026 |
| MC989708 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 25, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2024 |
| MC989708 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 24, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 21, 2023 |
| MC989708 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2022 |
| MC989708 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 11, 2022 |
| MC989708 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 11, 2021 |
| MC989708 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2020 |
| MC989708 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2019 |
| MC989708 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 14, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC989708 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 21, 2016 | REVOKED | Sep 20, 2017 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
10 states • 75 inspections
Violation Summary (85 violations from 75 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 4 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 4 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 3 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LSLO | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203E | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D3 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (75 inspections)
Showing 50 of 75
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | N 14820 NOT REPORTED FWY | ...002806 | WAITERS SERVICES LLC |
| Oct 27, 2022 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | KERSHAW | FLAT CREEK RD | ...092826 | WAITERS SERVICES LLC |
| Jun 7, 2022 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST COLUMBIA | 1 | ...293791 | WAITERS SERVICES LLC |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records