Heavy Weight Transport Inc
USDOT 1716174 · MC-629425 · Port Wentworth, Georgia · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Heavy Weight Transport Inc is a company based in Port Wentworth, Georgia, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 144 power units and 144 drivers, which ranks it #81 by fleet size among 235 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Georgia. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 918 times – about 6.4 inspections per power unit. 4.6% of vehicle inspections and 3.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (7 injuries, 0 fatalities, 9 tow-away), or 6.9 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, intermodal containers and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Heavy Weight Transport Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1716174 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-629425 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 230 Flonnel Ave Suite 100, Port Wentworth, GA 31407 |
| Phone | (912) 629-0990 |
| First registered | Dec 11, 2007 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 5, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1716174.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 78 | 66 | 0 |
| Trailers | 370 | 9 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.6 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 7,809,279 miles reported for 2024 – about 54,231 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 86% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 144 CDL drivers; 59 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 85 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Georgia carriers with 50+ units (235).
| Measure | Heavy Weight Transport Inc | Same size, US | GA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 4.6% | 18.8% | 16.3% | 76% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.3% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 26% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.9 | 4.5 | 2.7 | 55% higher than average |
| Inspections | 918 | 91 with a driver check, 879 with a vehicle check, 170 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Oct 23, 2009) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Heavy Weight Transport Inc?
Heavy Weight Transport Inc is registered with USDOT number 1716174 and operating authority MC-629425.
How many trucks does Heavy Weight Transport Inc have?
It reports 144 power units (144 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 379 trailers, with 144 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 5, 2025).
Where is Heavy Weight Transport Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Port Wentworth, Georgia 31407.
What is the out-of-service rate of Heavy Weight Transport Inc?
Over 24 months, 4.6% of vehicle inspections and 3.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.