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GRE8TER TOWING
Bronwood, GA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
41.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 85% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4063149 · MC 1545729
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1545729 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Southwind Risk Retention Group Inc
Safety
Not Rated
41.7% OOS · 22 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
41.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 85% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 28.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- 22 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1545729
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy SWR-GA-0004578-25
SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy SWR-GA-0004578-26
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4063149
MC Number
MC-1545729
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 4, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 18, 2023
Authority Granted
May 19, 2023
Annual Mileage
103,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
40 April Ln, Bronwood, GA 39826-4150
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ontario Dashone Watson
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor Vehicles
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
22
Driver Inspections
17
Vehicle Inspections
12
Out-of-Service Violations
17
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance35
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service21
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate22.2% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (16.7pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate28.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (7.9pp higher)
41.7% of 12 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
85th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
6 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 13 inspections
Hours of Service
7 of 13 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 13 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 13 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
GA3
MS3
NC3
PA3
TN3
MD2
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
3
Pickup
2
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Take | Semi-trailer | 1T9TS503XYB540030 | 11 | 6 |
| 2021 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3CT8MEC49891 | 10 | 5 |
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL5RG242967 | 5 | 2 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 5E7W450344R000009 | 4 | 1 |
| 2007 International MA015 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMPAFM17H416649 | 1 | 1 |
| Kraftsman | Semi-trailer | 5E7W450343R000009 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (22)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 6, 2026 | 0294001010 | BLACKSBURG SC | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD KAUFMAN |
1FT8W3CT8MEC49891 1T9TS503XYB540030 |
GA EZI672 GA TW40B49 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| June 10, 2026 | XL00100268 | EXETER TWP PA | I | 7 | 2 | SPARTAN | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL KRAFTSMAN |
1HTMPAFM17H416649 5E7W450343R000009 |
GA C1365034 GA TY13T13 |
| 393.11A1-LTSM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.40A-B | Brake - Inadequate braking system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| May 13, 2026 | I5Z1773476 | KNOXVILLE TN | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM UNPUBLISHE |
3C63RRGL5RG242967 5E7W450344R000009 |
GA GIU770 GA TY13T13 |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours | ||||||||
| March 24, 2026 | 1301001361 | POULAN GA | II | 9 | 2 | SILVERLINE TRAILERS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD TAKE |
1FT8W3CT8MEC49891 1T9TS503XYB540030 |
GA EZI672 GA TW40B49 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| December 19, 2025 | 1289001272 | GROVETOWN GA | III | 4 | 1 | COPART | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD TAKE |
1FT8W3CT8MEC49891 1T9TS503XYB540030 |
GA EZ1672 GA TW40B49 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| November 7, 2025 | 1031013152 | ITTAWAMBA COUNTY, MS | I | 6 | 4 | USA TRANS LOGISTICS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM TRLR |
3C63RRGL5RG242967 5E7W450344R000009 |
GA GIU770 GA TY13T13 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | OOSHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPRNC | OOSDriving beyond 14 hour duty period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| 395.3A3-HOSPRNC | OOSDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| September 17, 2025 | 1404000643 | DAWSON GA | III | 1 | — | TITANIUM CARGO LLC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD TAKE 3 |
1FT8W3CT8MEC49891 1T9TS503XYB540030 |
GA EZ1672 GA TW40B49 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| May 30, 2025 | MC00511740 | I-20 E, MS | II | 4 | — | GRE8TER TOWING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM COMR |
3C63RRGL5RG242967 5E7W450344R000009 |
GA GIU770 GA TY13T13 |
| 395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | Hours | ||||||||
| 393.75B-OOS | Tire-front tread depth less than 2/32 of inch on a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1T | Tires (general) | Tires | ||||||||
| May 28, 2025 | B336514862 | ON I-79 N MM 62-64, PA | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck Trailer |
FORD TAKT |
1FT8W3CT8MEC49891 1T9TS503XYB540030 |
GA EZI672 GA TW40B49 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| May 8, 2025 | 2708004823 | TALLAHASSEE FL | II | 10 | 1 | NEW LOOK MOTORS LLC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD TAKE THREE |
1FT8W3CT8MEC49891 1T9TS503XYB540030 |
GA EZI672 GA TW40B49 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| SPARTAN | 1 | June 10, 2026 |
| SILVERLINE TRAILERS | 1 | March 24, 2026 |
| COPART | 1 | December 19, 2025 |
| USA TRANS LOGISTICS LLC | 1 | November 7, 2025 |
| TITANIUM CARGO LLC | 1 | September 17, 2025 |
| NEW LOOK MOTORS LLC | 1 | May 8, 2025 |
| STALLION MANUFACTURING, LLC | 1 | December 12, 2024 |
| MULTI SHIPPERS | 1 | September 10, 2024 |
| PAUL BROWN CHEV | 1 | June 7, 2024 |
| CAR DROP INC | 1 | June 1, 2024 |
| GIDDY UP | 1 | March 15, 2024 |
| AJIBAK GROUP INC | 1 | January 18, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 22, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 19, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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