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UNDERWOOD'S TOWING INC
Byron, GA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 916211 · MC 995303
Conditional
Active 9 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-995303 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Compan
Safety
Conditional
20.0% OOS · 16 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 9 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC995303
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 02TRM062945-02
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
916211
MC Number
MC-995303
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 15, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 14, 2000
Authority Granted
November 18, 2016
Annual Mileage
1,650,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
210 New Dunbar Rd, Byron, GA 31008
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Callie Underwood
Officer 2
Cheryl A Underwood
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery/Large Objects
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance14
Unsafe Driving8
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
20.0% of 10 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
48th 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
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2026 | GA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
GA12
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Other Trailer
2
Truck
2
Pickup
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X1JD484747 | 4 | — |
| 2025 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Other Trailer · 53 ft | 13NE53309S35A4933 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Mack MD | Truck · Class 6 | 1M2MDBAA6RS010814 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X3LR291748 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9XX6R124859 | 2 | 1 |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 57JE52308K3576002 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Chevrolet Colorado | Pickup · Class 1 | 1GCGSDEN7J1127893 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X6PD761610 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKHHM6X4KM364126 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Talbert | Other Trailer · 53 ft | 40FG05337R5043832 | 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 (16)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2026 | 1301001641 | FORSYTH GA | III | 1 | — | HERC RENTALS | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2MDBAA6RS010814 |
GA ZLM530 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| July 30, 2026 | 1219000346 | BONAIRE GA | III | — | — | SAME AS CARRIE | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2MDBAA6RS010814 |
GA ZLM530 |
| April 15, 2026 | 0363000246 | BYRON GA | II | 4 | 1 | UNDERWOOD'S TOWING | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
MACK CHEVROLET |
1M2MDBAA6RS010814 1GCGSDEN7J1127893 |
GA ZLM530 GA SFR6707 |
| 393.17B2-LSLDMWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Driveaway - both missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| March 19, 2026 | 0392001667 | THOMASTON GA | III | 1 | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKWD49X3LR291748 13NE53309S35A4933 |
GA GTC908 GA TY03G11 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| December 1, 2025 | 1280001388 | GRAY GA | III | 1 | — | ZACH GREENE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKWD49X3LR291748 13NE53309S35A4933 |
GA GJQ759 GA TY03G11 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| September 24, 2025 | 1361001261 | BARNESVILLE GA | II | 6 | 3 | PILOT | Straight Truck Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH PETERBILT |
1XKWDB9XX6R124859 1XPBDP9X6PD761610 |
GA YDW650 TN V5971HY |
| 393.23-LEU | OOSLighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| September 16, 2025 | 2014000262 | FORSYTH GA | III | — | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1XKWDB9XX6R124859 |
GA YDW650 |
| May 25, 2025 | 1390000948 | MILLEDGEVILLE GA | III | 2 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TALBERT |
1XPXD49X1JD484747 40FG05337R5043832 |
GA YVN465 GA TW37I54 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| March 4, 2025 | 1390000751 | GRAY GA | III | — | — | SYNERGY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE T |
1XPXD49X1JD484747 57JE52308K3576002 |
GA YVN465 GA TS84I61 |
| December 4, 2024 | 1390000582 | SPARTA GA | III | — | — | CUSTOMER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPXD49X1JD484747 13NE53309S35A4933 |
GA ELJ488 GA TY03G11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HERC RENTALS | 1 | September 21, 2026 |
| ZACH GREENE | 1 | December 1, 2025 |
| PILOT | 1 | September 24, 2025 |
| SYNERGY | 1 | March 4, 2025 |
| FALL LINE CONSTRUCTION | 1 | November 16, 2023 |
| YANCEY | 1 | November 1, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 20, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 6, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 6, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 6, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 15, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 25, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 6, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 7, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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