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WATKINS TRUCKING CO INC

4632 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR BL · Birmingham, AL 35212

Authorized: Property
(205) 592-3422 Tap to call
  • MC #231446
  • USDOT #515711 USDOT Active
  • 96
    Power Units
  • 85
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

WATKINS TRUCKING CO INC is a Birmingham, AL freight carrier/broker that is authorized for property in the state of Alabama. This company has 96 truck(s) in their fleet and 85 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-231446 and their USDOT number is 515711.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/15/2026 · last updated Jun 1, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/15/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 8,993,608 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Alabama — home base

Home base   Based in Birmingham, Alabama. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

22 Severe Violations Updated Jun 1, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 4
    Injury
  • 9
    Tow
  • 13
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.74 21 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.31 14 Vehicle Maintenance 3.31 35 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.06 2

Inspection Summary

  • 200
    Total
  • 138
    Clean
  • 62
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 66 unique codes

Critical 22

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS6× OOS×6 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A1-LPLOWRLighting - Projecting load - Any lamp on projecting load inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.106C1-CCargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRTCWheel/Rim - Two or more cracks anywhere.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured5× OOS×5 SW 1
  • 393.120No or improper securement of metal coils1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.118No/improper lumber/building materials securement1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 9

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other3× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation11× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 11

  • 395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (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 Time1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number3× SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD2× SW 1
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 24

  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system2× SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.1× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
  • 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
  • 392.9B3-DFRCLSDriver - Failing to reexamine the CMV's cargo and its load securement devices during the course of transportation and make any necessary adjustments.1× SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× SW 0

Locations

Physical Address
WATKINS TRUCKING CO INC
4632 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR BL
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35212
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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