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WATKINS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC

USDOT 4031719 • 5816 NC 54, MEBANE, NC, 27302

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:None on file
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:1 active

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
4,031,719
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
North Carolina
Phone
3365772655
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
25
Drivers (MCS-150)
21
MCS-150 Mileage
1,270,000
BOC-3 Agent
#1 ACE LICENSING & PERMIT SERVICES LLC
Physical Address
5816 NC 54, MEBANE, NC, 27302
Mailing Address
318 CREEK RIDGE RD SUITE A, GREENSBORO, NC, 27406
Contact
Phone: 3365772655

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
1 active Out-of-Service order
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Apr 3, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1523396DISMISSEDUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryEBA 074 22 20ON FILEApr 3, 2025Mar 23, 2025

Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryEBA 074 22 20REPLACEDApr 3, 2025Mar 1, 2026
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryEBA 074 22 20REPLACEDMar 23, 2025Apr 3, 2025
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA979060606REPLACEDMay 22, 2024Apr 3, 2025
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA979060606CANCELLEDMay 22, 2024May 18, 2025
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCAS9576280CANCELLEDMar 23, 2023Apr 21, 2024
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCAS9576280REPLACEDMar 23, 2023Mar 23, 2023

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLTHE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.EBA 074 22 20BIPD/PrimaryMar 1, 2026Mar 1, 2026
TERM/CANCLPROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA979060606BIPD/PrimaryMay 18, 2025May 18, 2025
TERM/REPLTHE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.EBA 074 22 20BIPD/PrimaryApr 3, 2025Apr 3, 2025
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA979060606BIPD/PrimaryApr 3, 2025Apr 3, 2025
TERM/REPLTHE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.EBA 074 22 20BIPD/PrimaryMar 23, 2025Mar 23, 2025
CANCELDONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCAS9576280BIPD/PrimaryApr 21, 2024Apr 21, 2024
TERM/REPLDONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCAS9576280BIPD/PrimaryMar 23, 2023Mar 23, 2023

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1523396MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJun 4, 2024—Unknown
MC1523396MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERDISMISSEDMar 30, 2023—Unknown

Out-of-Service Orders (1)

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Out-of-Service Orders (1)
OOS DateReasonStatusRescinded
Mar 10, 2025New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety AuditACTIVEApr 14, 2025

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
18%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
32
Violations
18
3 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
3.1%
Driver OOS %
6.3%
Power Units (MCS-150)
25
Drivers (MCS-150)
21
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
10
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
2
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
2
Nov
6
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 32 of 32 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states • 32 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (18 violations from 32 inspections)

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Violation Summary (18 violations from 32 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)303Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency22—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:385.325C-OOSO385.325C-OOSO11—General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPCPhysical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
3.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
-20.3 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
6.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
On par with national average
Violations / Inspection
0.56vs nat'l 1.80
-1.24 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (32 inspections)

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Inspection History (32 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 2, 202686961196PEMBROKE GAGALevel 1—3391.41APC, 393.95A1, 396.17C-PIYes
Jan 15, 202686816960US 501 NEAR NC 49NCLevel 3WHIT SEMI-TRAILER1396.17CNo
Dec 19, 202586638021BROOKLET GAGALevel 3KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 17, 202586603303US 501 NEAR NC 49NCLevel 3MCLE SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Dec 11, 202586557299PEMBROKE GAGALevel 1DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.41APCYes
Dec 11, 202586558008PEMBROKE GAGALevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 11, 202586559949ELLABELL GAGALevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 11, 202586557268PEMBROKE GAGALevel 1PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 30, 202586475796SAVANNAH GAGALevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16-DNo
Nov 21, 202586407880SAVANNAH GAGALevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER1392.16-DNo
Jul 8, 20258516665754NCLevel 5KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 21, 202584755101RoadsideNCLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 5, 202584635705POOLER GAGALevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLS3No
Apr 15, 202584462291DARIEN GAGALevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 31, 202584327896BROOKLET GAGALevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1385.325C-OOSOYes
Feb 14, 202583883606NC 540NCLevel 3DAKO SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Dec 30, 202483532897PEMBROKE GAGALevel 1PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLIRP, 393.95FNo
Dec 27, 202483521789PEMBROKE GAGALevel 1DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 27, 202483521365PEMBROKE GAGALevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 27, 202483521191PEMBROKE GAGALevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.60C, 393.9A-LCL, 393.60DNo
Dec 26, 202483511156PEMBROKE GAGALevel 1MACL SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Dec 26, 202483511531PEMBROKE GAGALevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.60DNo
Dec 26, 202483511585PEMBROKE GAGALevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 26, 202483511157PEMBROKE GAGALevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 26, 202483511226PEMBROKE GAGALevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 26, 202483511927SAVANNAH GAGALevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK2391.41A-MCPC, 392.16-DNo
Nov 21, 202483220694PEMBROKE GAUSLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 1, 202482815726NC 87 NEAR NC 27NCLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR1396.17(c)No
Jul 26, 202482226462NC 54NCLevel 5KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Apr 4, 202481267077RoadsideNCLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 13, 202379132859MEBANENCLevel 5FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 13, 202379132860MEBANENCLevel 5PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0—No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

29 total · 10.3% OOS
2024-072026-02
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

PEMBROKE GA13 · 2 OOS
SAVANNAH GA3
MEBANE2
US 501 NEAR NC 492
BROOKLET GA2 · 1 OOS
NC 541
NC 5401
NC 87 NEAR NC 271

Violations by BASIC category

Driver Fitness3 · 2 OOS
General/Admin1 · 1 OOS

Compliance Timeline

9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Mar 1, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
May 18, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 14, 2025
OOS
OOS order rescinded
New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit
Apr 3, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 3, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 23, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 10, 2025
OOS
OOS order issued
New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit
Apr 21, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 23, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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