WATKINS BROS INC

DOT 798424 MC 207838 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
51 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 17.65% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 12.5% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
15 units

Drivers: 15

Trailers: 25 (25 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

316 EDDIE WALKER ROAD, MILAN, GA, 31060

Phone Number

(229) 385-8750

Mailing Address

316 EDDIE WALKER ROAD, MILAN, GA, 31060

Cell Phone

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Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(229) 385-3104

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
38 yrs, 3 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2020-12-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-11-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-11-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1995-12-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1994-12-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1988-05-03 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

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: $750,000
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
2024-12-01 BIPD/Primary CA989613861 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANC… - - ACTIVE
2023-12-01 BIPD/Primary CT996264001 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2024-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-12-01 BIPD/Primary 996264001 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2023-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-12-01 BIPD/Primary WF000704 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-12-01 BIPD/Primary GWP90738A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2016-12-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-11-15 CARGO 7478774 $750,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2007-12-02 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-11-15 BIPD/Primary BA 68 39 39 $750,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2011-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-11-15 CARGO IMP 6028611 $750,000 GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMP… 2005-11-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-11-15 BIPD/Primary DGN007763 $750,000 CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. 2003-11-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-11-15 CARGO MXI 97504449 ATL $750,000 FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. 2003-11-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-11-15 BIPD/Primary DGN006156 $750,000 CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. 2002-11-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2000-11-15 BIPD/Primary DGN004417 $750,000 CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. 2001-11-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1999-11-15 BIPD/Primary DGN002976 $750,000 CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. 2000-11-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
1999-11-15 CARGO IMP9974687 $750,000 GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMP… 2002-11-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1998-11-15 BIPD/Primary SFT0025051 $750,000 RLI INSURANCE COMPANY 1999-11-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1997-11-15 BIPD/Primary PAP2004301197 $750,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 1998-11-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
1996-11-15 BIPD/Primary PAP2004301196 $750,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 1997-11-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
1995-11-15 BIPD/Primary PAP 200430 1195 $750,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 1996-11-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
1994-11-15 BIPD/Primary PAP 200430 1194 $750,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 1995-11-15 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

17.65%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

51 inspections · 9 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

12.5%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

16 inspections · 2 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 51 Last inspection: Jun 22, 2026 Total crashes: 25

FMCSA Inspection Records (51 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 22, 2026

3227001101

11 viol.
Level 1 FL KENWORTH 1XKAA49X...

Apr 28, 2026

W184000139

8 viol.
Level 1 MO KENWORTH 1XKAA49X...

Mar 10, 2026

1328000697

1 viol.
Level 3 GA KENWORTH 1XKWDB9X...

Mar 6, 2026

CV42256899

4 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 KY PTRB 1XPBD49X...

Feb 12, 2026

TR60002489

Level 3 ND KENWORTH 1XKWDB9X...

Jan 26, 2026

1298004652

7 viol.
Level 2 AL FREIGHTLIN 1FUJGLDR...

Jan 8, 2026

LARJS00646

Level 3 LA KENWORTH 1XKAA49X...

Dec 17, 2025

MC00480902

Level 3 MS KW 1XKAA49X...

Oct 24, 2025

1415001500

1 viol.
Level 3 GA FREIGHTLIN 1FUJGLDR...

Oct 17, 2025

CV44782648

1 viol.
Level 2 KY PTRB 1XPBD49X...

Oct 15, 2025

0412000109

Level 3 SC PETERBILT 1XP5DR9X...

Oct 15, 2025

0411000104

Level 3 SC PETERBILT 1XP5DR9X...

Aug 27, 2025

000P16D986

2 viol. 2 OOS
Level 2 IA PTRB 1XPBD49X...

Aug 12, 2025

LADZS00258

2 viol.
Level 3 LA FREIGHTLIN 1FUJGLDR...

Jul 28, 2025

1026012484

2 viol.
Level 2 MS KW 1XKWDB9X...
Total Inspections

51

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

51

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (25 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.

Jun 4, 2024

GA • GA0009470842

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 2, 2022

GA • GA0008523438

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Dec 18, 2019

GA • GA0007489591

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 21, 2018

GA • GA0007019807

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 18, 2018

AL • AL0008645012

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 7, 2016

FL • FL8532162006

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 21, 2015

AL • AL0005690995

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 21, 2015

AL • AL0005690995

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 24, 2009

PA • PA911113700X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 6, 2009

IL • IL0004437974

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

9

Tow

Yes

Jun 27, 2006

SC • SC006078114A

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Mar 9, 2006

TN • TN0009851758

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 6, 2006

GA • GA6036016501

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 15, 2006

GA • GA6005028301

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 13, 2005

GA • GA5444013401

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

20

Total Crashes

25

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

56

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 7
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 45
OOS: 5

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
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

51
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

15
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

15

15 owned

Trailers

25

25 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

15

CDL Drivers: 15
Interstate: 15
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

16

Out of Service: 2
OOS Rate: 12.5%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 15
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Fresh Produce Grain/Feed Dry Bulk

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

15

Power Units

15

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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