Benny Whitehead Inc
USDOT 182606 · MC-157384 · Georgetown, Georgia · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Benny Whitehead Inc is a corporation based in Georgetown, Georgia, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 86 power units and 135 drivers, which ranks it #132 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 219 times – about 2.5 inspections per power unit. 10.1% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 7 tow-away), or 8.1 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, fresh produce, grain, feed, hay, meat, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, beverages and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Benny Whitehead Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 182606 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-157384 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 969 US Hwy 82, Georgetown, GA 39854 |
| Phone | (334) 687-8055 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 182606.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 86 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 106 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.57 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 1.2 trailers per tractor.
- 12,639,144 miles reported for 2025 – about 146,967 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 130 CDL drivers; 135 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Georgia carriers with 50+ units (235).
| Measure | Benny Whitehead Inc | Same size, US | GA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 10.1% | 20.5% | 16.3% | 51% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.9% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 73% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.1 | 4.8 | 2.7 | 71% higher than average |
| Inspections | 219 | 219 with a driver check, 109 with a vehicle check, 121 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Dec 5, 1990) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
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Other carriers near Georgetown
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Trucking Company Inc USDOT 251390 | Arlington | 152 | 120 | 214 | 18.4% | 15 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Benny Whitehead Inc?
Benny Whitehead Inc is registered with USDOT number 182606 and operating authority MC-157384.
How many trucks does Benny Whitehead Inc have?
It reports 86 power units (86 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 106 trailers, with 135 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 3, 2026).
Where is Benny Whitehead Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Georgetown, Georgia 39854.
What is the out-of-service rate of Benny Whitehead Inc?
Over 24 months, 10.1% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.