WHITAKER TOWING SERVICE LLC

DOT 229840 MC 267969 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
11 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 45.45% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 33.33% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
16 units

Drivers: 10

Trailers: 8 (8 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

2438 LOVELESS STREET, GUNTERSVILLE, AL, 35976

Phone Number

(256) 582-3811

Mailing Address

PO BOX 127, GUNTERSVILLE, AL, 35976

Cell Phone

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Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(256) 891-9727

Business Organization

INDIVIDUAL

Operational Classification

PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
30 yrs, 8 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
32 yrs, 2 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2025-04-01 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2025-04-01 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2025-02-18 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2025-02-18 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2024-02-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2024-02-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2022-02-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2022-02-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-02-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2021-02-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2020-02-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2020-02-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-02-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2019-02-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-02-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2018-02-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2017-02-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2017-02-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-02-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-02-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC267969 2025-02-18
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC267969 2003-02-08

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2025-01-29 BIPD/Primary BAD00387 $1,000,000 WILMINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2024-02-08 BIPD/Primary K2GP528569 $750,000 AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-02-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
2023-02-08 BIPD/Primary K2GP423336 $750,000 AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY 2024-02-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
2022-02-08 BIPD/Primary K2GP317381 $750,000 AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY 2023-02-08 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-02-08 BIPD/Primary K2GP212947 $750,000 AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY 2022-02-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
2020-02-08 BIPD/Primary K2GP108809 $750,000 AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-02-08 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-02-08 BIPD/Primary K2GP005076 $750,000 AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-02-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-02-08 BIPD/Primary K2GP901639 $750,000 AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-02-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-02-08 BIPD/Primary PTOWK009319-00 $750,000 PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-02-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-02-08 BIPD/Primary 8502RB010940-0 $750,000 MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY 2017-02-08 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-02-08 BIPD/Primary PTOWK000004-03 $750,000 PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY 2013-02-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-02-08 BIPD/Primary PTOWK000004-02 $750,000 PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY 2012-02-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-02-08 BIPD/Primary PTOWK000004-01 $750,000 PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-02-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-02-08 BIPD/Primary PTOWK000004-00 $750,000 PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY 2010-02-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-06-28 CARGO TOW004767-01 $750,000 STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-02-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-04-26 CARGO TOW004767-01 $750,000 STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2008-06-28 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-02-08 CARGO TOW004767-01 $750,000 STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2008-04-26 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-02-08 CARGO TOW004767-00 $750,000 STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2008-02-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-02-08 BIPD/Primary CL431978 $750,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2007-02-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-02-08 CARGO CL431067 $750,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2006-02-08 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-02-08 BIPD/Primary CL428855 $750,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2005-02-08 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Conditional

Vehicle OOS Rate

45.45%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

11 inspections · 5 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

33.33%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

3 inspections · 1 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 11 Last inspection: Apr 29, 2026 Total crashes: 14

FMCSA Inspection Records (11 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Apr 29, 2026

3227000877

4 viol.
Level 2 FL PETERBILT 1XPXD40X...

Oct 13, 2025

I037H70081

Level 3 TN PETERBILT 1XPXD40X...

Jun 1, 2025

1332004374

Level 3 AL PETERBILT 1XPXP4EX...

Sep 27, 2024

GUNB000815

Level 2 AL INTL 3HSDMAPT...

Sep 23, 2024

I031J90689

2 viol. 2 OOS
Level 1 TN INTL 1HTEUMML...

Jul 11, 2024

MLCV009668

Level 3 AL INTL 3HSDMAPT...

May 16, 2024

1299003123

4 viol. 3 OOS
Level 2 AL KW 1XKZD49X...

Mar 11, 2024

CRCV002217

1 viol.
Level 3 AL KW 1XKZD49X...

Oct 30, 2023

TEZM001766

Level 2 TN PTRB 1NPXL49X...

Oct 5, 2023

SBAB002734

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 AL KW 1XKZD49X...

Aug 18, 2023

GUNB000744

Level 2 AL PTRB 1NPXX4TX...
Total Inspections

11

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

11

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (14 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Apr 17, 2026

AL • AL0006639806

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 8, 2025

AL • AL0005706418

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 18, 2025

AL • AL0005626945

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 16, 2021

AL • AL0001750884

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 29, 2021

AL • AL0001672056

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 20, 2017

AL • AL0007711404

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 17, 2016

AL • AL0006632028

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 31, 2015

AL • AL0005694272

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 17, 2014

AL • AL0004713789

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Aug 20, 2006

GA • GA6334036401

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 15, 2003

AL • AL003006897B

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 20, 1998

GA • GA8064069700

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 18, 1996

AL • AL006087152A

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

6

Tow

Yes

Mar 1, 1996

GA • GA0607300020

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

11

Total Crashes

14

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

6

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 2

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

11
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

16
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

16

5 owned

Trailers

8

8 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

10

CDL Drivers: 10
Interstate: 10
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

3

Out of Service: 1
OOS Rate: 33.33%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 10
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Drive/Tow Away Machinery Construction Other

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

INDIVIDUAL

Classification Categories

PRIVATE PROPERTY AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

16

Power Units

16

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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