FMCSA Carrier Profile
HECKEL'S TRANSPORT INC
Waycross, GA
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 10 months
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1531225 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
16.7% OOS · 9 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC1531225
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4044516
MC Number
MC-1531225
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
August 14, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 15, 2023
Authority Granted
October 8, 2025
Annual Mileage
14,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1805 Madison St, Waycross, GA 31503
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Cheryl D Heckel
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Out-of-Service Rate
16.7% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
6 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 37th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance17
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (8.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (9)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 14, 2025 | FL | Level III — Driver Only | INTERNATIO · 3HSCEAXR52N038169 | 0 | Clean |
| June 18, 2025 | FL | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGLBG5ESFP7866 | 0 | Clean |
| May 27, 2025 | GA | Level I — Full | INTERNATIO · 3HSCEAXR52N038169 | 9 | Passed |
| April 11, 2025 | FL | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 3HSCEAXR52N038169 | 5 | 1 OOS |
| February 4, 2025 | FL | Level III — Driver Only | INTERNATIO · 3HSCEAXR52N038169 | 0 | Clean |
| September 17, 2024 | GA | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGLBG5ESFP7866 | 1 | Passed |
| August 14, 2024 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJGLB5ESFP7866 | 1 | Passed |
| June 11, 2024 | FL | Level III — Driver Only | INTERNATIO · 2HSCAAHN43C063722 | 0 | Clean |
| May 3, 2024 | FL | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 2HSCAAHN43C063722 | 5 | 1 OOS |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
FL6
GA2
NC1
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
3
Tractor
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM96227H704155 | 4 | 1 |
| 2002 International 9200i | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSCEAXR52N038169 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1UYFS2455SA377525 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 International 9100i | Tractor · Class 7 | 2HSCAAHN43C063722 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLBG5ESFP7866 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Dorsey | Flatbed · 48 ft | 7KYFC4825PED38470 | 2 | — |
| Frht | — | 3AKJGLB5ESFP7866 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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