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WATKINS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC

5816 NC 54 · Mebane, NC 27302

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  • MC #1523396
  • USDOT #4031719 USDOT Active
  • 25
    Power Units
  • 21
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

WATKINS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC is a Mebane, NC freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of North Carolina. This company has 25 truck(s) in their fleet and 21 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1523396 and their USDOT number is 4031719.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/12/2026 · last updated Jun 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/12/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,270,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Driveaway/Towaway
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Georgia — 23 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 8 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 8 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: GA (23), NC (8), US (1). Home base: Mebane, North Carolina.

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 1.07 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.33 3

Inspection Summary

  • 32
    Total
  • 20
    Clean
  • 12
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 11 unique codes

Critical 1

  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.2× OOS×2 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV5× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 7

  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
WATKINS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC
5816 NC 54
MEBANE, NC 27302
Mailing Address
WATKINS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC
318 CREEK RIDGE RD SUITE A
GREENSBORO, NC 27406

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