Watkins Towing and Recovery LLC
FMCSA out-of-service order in force since Mar 10, 2025: New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit. A carrier under an out-of-service order may not operate in interstate commerce.
Watkins Towing and Recovery LLC (USDOT 4031719) is under an FMCSA out-of-service order dated March 10, 2025, reason given: New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit. FMCSA still lists active authority as a motor carrier of property under MC-1523396. The earliest grant on file is from June 2024, 2 years, 5 months ago. $1,000,000 of liability coverage is on file with Central Mutual Insurance Company. It reported 25 power units and 21 drivers on its last MCS-150 update (February 2026). 1 other active carrier lists the same physical address.
Operating authority
| Docket | Authority | Status | Insurance required | On file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC-1523396 | Motor carrier of property | Active | $1,000,000 liability | $1,000,000 liability |
Earliest grant on file: Jun 4, 2024 (2 years, 5 months ago).
Insurance and bonds on file
| Type | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) · form 91X | Central Mutual Insurance Company | $1,000,000 | Mar 1, 2026 | — |
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Authority history
| Date | Docket | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2024 | MC-1523396 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Mar 30, 2023 | MC-1523396 | Dismissed · motor carrier of property |
Out-of-service orders
| Date | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2025 | New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit | In force |
Registration
| USDOT number | 4031719 |
|---|---|
| USDOT status | Active |
| Dockets | MC-1523396 |
| Legal name | Watkins Towing and Recovery LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Classification | Authorized for hire |
| Location | Mebane, North Carolina 27302 |
| USDOT added | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Safety rating | Not rated |
| Hazardous materials | Yes |
Fleet
| Power units | 25 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 25 |
| Drivers | 21 · 3 with a CDL |
| Annual miles | 1,270,000 · 2025 |
Cargo carried
General freight, Motor vehicles, Drive/tow away, Building materials, Machinery, large objects, Construction
Other records
- 1 other active carrier lists the same physical address. Shared addresses are common for fleets, terminals and filing agents; they are one input to a vetting decision, not a finding.
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Data as of Nov 12, 2026. Sources
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