Watkins Trucking Company Inc
USDOT 515711 · MC-231446 · Birmingham, Alabama · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Watkins Trucking Company Inc is a corporation based in Birmingham, Alabama, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 96 power units and 85 drivers, which ranks it #63 by fleet size among 127 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Alabama. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 201 times – about 2.1 inspections per power unit. 23.3% of vehicle inspections and 1.5% 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 16 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (6 injuries, 0 fatalities, 15 tow-away), or 16.7 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, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Watkins Trucking Company Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 515711 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-231446 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 4632 Richard Arrington Jr Bl, Birmingham, AL 35212 |
| Phone | (205) 592-3422 |
| First registered | Mar 9, 1993 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 515711.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 75 | 21 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 233 | 0 |
- 0.89 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.4 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 8,961,759 miles reported for 2025 – about 93,352 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 23% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 85 CDL drivers; 85 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 Alabama carriers with 50+ units (127).
| Measure | Watkins Trucking Company Inc | Same size, US | AL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 23.3% | 20.5% | 23.1% | 14% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 55% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 16.7 | 4.8 | 6.3 | 250% higher than average |
| Inspections | 201 | 201 with a driver check, 86 with a vehicle check, 110 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Sep 24, 2012) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Watkins Trucking Company Inc?
Watkins Trucking Company Inc is registered with USDOT number 515711 and operating authority MC-231446.
How many trucks does Watkins Trucking Company Inc have?
It reports 96 power units (96 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 233 trailers, with 85 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jul 13, 2026).
Where is Watkins Trucking Company Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Birmingham, Alabama 35212.
What is the out-of-service rate of Watkins Trucking Company Inc?
Over 24 months, 23.3% of vehicle inspections and 1.5% 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.