FMCSA Carrier Profile
BILLY HIGGINBOTHAM
DBA: Higb
Active
No Safety Rating
Authority Active
Active 12 yrs, 6 mo
Authority
Active
Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
1st pct · 7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting Notes
BILLY HIGGINBOTHAM is an active FMCSA-registered motor carrier based in North Augusta, South Carolina, operating under DOT 1996992. No high-severity flags were found on authority or insurance records. Across 7 FMCSA inspections on record, this carrier shows 50.0% vehicle OOS and 0.0% driver OOS. Authority and safety history are clean as of this page's last update.
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1996992
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
February 25, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 19, 2010
Authority Granted
January 7, 2014
Annual Mileage
85,681 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
North Augusta, SC
Email
Operating Authority
MC849179
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP14662A
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Safety Percentile
1st percentile
vs. peer carriers
✓ Below FMCSA alert threshold (65th pct) · lower percentile = fewer violations than peers · source: FMCSA SMS
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
4
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (7)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 28, 2024 | NM | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKWD49X2NR477025 | 0 | Clean |
| June 28, 2024 | WA | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKWD49X2NR477025 | 0 | Clean |
| April 26, 2025 | TN | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH M · 1XKWD49X2NR477025 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| April 21, 2026 | AL | Level I — Full | KENWORTH · 1XKWD49X2NR477025 | 0 | Clean |
| November 19, 2024 | LA | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKWD49X2NR477025 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| October 9, 2024 | KY | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKWD49X2NR477025 | 1 | Passed |
| November 5, 2025 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKWD49X2NR477025 | 1 | Passed |
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 7, 2014 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
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