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WATKINS BROS INC
Milan, GA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 798424 · MC 207838
Satisfactory
Active 38 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-207838 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Mountain Insurance Company Of Ohi
Safety
Satisfactory
16.7% OOS · 46 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 38 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 46 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC207838
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA989613861
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
798424
MC Number
MC-207838
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 29, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 4, 1999
Authority Granted
May 3, 1988
Annual Mileage
826,937 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
316 Eddie Walker Road, Milan, GA 31060
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Donna Watkins
Officer 2
James Watkins
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedDry BulkFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
46
Driver Inspections
34
Vehicle Inspections
20
Out-of-Service Violations
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance64
Unsafe Driving12
Hours of Service11
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate5.9% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (0.4pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
16.7% of 24 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
41st 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
12 of 13 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 26 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 26 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 26 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 26 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
GA8
KY6
SC6
FL4
MS4
LA2
and 8 more states
Fleet & Equipment (27)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~13
of 15 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~14
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
13
Dry Van
5
Flatbed
5
Semi-trailer
3
Grain / Hopper
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X5YR860742 | 7 | — |
| 2028 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A29WR004448 | 6 | — |
| 2010 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAA49X1AJ272307 | 5 | 1 |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA482X8A014365 | 5 | 1 |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR3DLBY7731 | 4 | 1 |
| 1993 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148203P1551513 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 Corn Belt Manufacturing Co., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1C9SH432XP1424113 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR6DSBM2594 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532A5D3763823 | 3 | — |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS24855A562303 | 3 | — |
Show all 27 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25308U314915 | 3 | — |
| 2006 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X16J106992 | 3 | — |
| 1998 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DR9X1WN465024 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X0GD204254 | 3 | 2 |
| Dors | Semi-trailer | 1DTP80Z221G056842 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR1DSBT2894 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR4CSBM2558 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532WX8L108721 | 1 | 1 |
| Ravens-met | Semi-trailer | 1R1F24825YK501062 | 1 | — |
| 2028 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A24WR004485 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E95326E511202 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X8YN521342 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DR9X5YN533828 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X38D760344 | 1 | — |
| 2006 International L9227 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCESBR46C199598 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0DT235008 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C6CT377006 | 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 (46)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2026 | 5201000322 | PALM BEACH GARDENS FL | II | 7 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH |
1XP5DR9X1WN465024 1JJV532WX8L108721 |
GA C3236A GA XFX818 |
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| June 22, 2026 | 3227001101 | JASPER FL | I | 11 | — | WATKINS BROS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UNKNOWN |
1XKAA49X1AJ272307 5MAPA482X8A014365 |
GA IC9096 GA LE8955D |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| April 28, 2026 | W184000139 | WILLOW SPRINGS MO | I | 8 | — | HOOVER ARCHITECTURAL COLUTIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH AL-MAC PRO |
1XKAA49X1AJ272307 5MAPA482X8A014365 |
GA 1C9OP6 GA LE8955D |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSSRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 10, 2026 | 1328000697 | DONALSONVILLE GA | III | 1 | — | BOLD SPRING NURSERY | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH REITNOUER INC |
1XKWDB9X5YR860742 1RNF48A29WR004448 |
GA C380CV GA TR7603M |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| March 6, 2026 | CV42256899 | KUTTAWA, KY | I | 4 | 1 | REINKE MANUFACTURING CO. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPBD49X0GD204254 13N148203P1551513 |
GA C093EY GA TY18X94 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| February 12, 2026 | TR60002489 | BISMARCK ND | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH BENSON/WABASH |
1XKWDB9X16J106992 1TTF532A5D3763823 |
GA IC98H6 GA TW74Z46 |
| January 26, 2026 | 1298004652 | UNION SPRINGS AL | II | 7 | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLDR6DSBM2594 1UYFS24855A562303 |
GA C595DB GA LE6108H |
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| January 8, 2026 | LARJS00646 | HAMMOND LA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MACK TRAIL |
1XKAA49X1AJ272307 5MAPA482X8A014365 |
GA IC90P6 GA LE8955D |
| December 17, 2025 | MC00480902 | JACKSON COUNTY, MS | III | — | — | ARCONIC ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MCKT |
1XKAA49X1AJ272307 5MAPA482X8A014365 |
GA IC90P6 GA LE8955D |
| October 24, 2025 | 1415001500 | AUGUSTA GA | III | 1 | — | LANE STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLDR6DSBM2594 1UYFS24855A562303 |
GA C595DB GA LE6108H |
| 392.2-INAT | Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ARCONIC ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS LLC | 3 | December 17, 2025 |
| HOOVER ARCHITECTURAL COLUTIONS | 1 | April 28, 2026 |
| BOLD SPRING NURSERY | 1 | March 10, 2026 |
| REINKE MANUFACTURING CO. | 1 | March 6, 2026 |
| LANE STEEL | 1 | October 24, 2025 |
| CERTAINTEED | 1 | August 27, 2025 |
| ARCONIC ARCHITECTURAL | 1 | June 2, 2025 |
| MJB CEDAR HILL | 1 | May 2, 2025 |
| MR.CHIPS INC | 1 | March 26, 2025 |
| REINKE | 1 | March 14, 2025 |
| ALLIANCE GROUP | 1 | February 27, 2025 |
| SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY | 1 | December 4, 2024 |
9 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 2, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 28, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 25, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 11, 1995 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 19, 1994 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 3, 1988 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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