HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1035644-danny-williams/ · Checked 2026-10-19 09:49 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
DANNY WILLIAMS
Doing business as SOUTHPORT TOWING AND RECOVERY
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average60.0% vs Alabama average 25.6%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (251) 443-9200, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC834742.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC834742 | Primary | PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. Policy CA997267537 · 91X | $1,000,000 | May 10, 2025 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 of 5 · Alabama avg 25.6%
1 of 10 · Alabama avg 4.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | FL | 3 | 1 | Yes |
| Feb 21, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 13, 2026 | FL | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jul 9, 2025 | FL | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| May 28, 2025 | FL | 2 | 4 | No |
| Apr 14, 2025 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 10, 2025 | FL | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Oct 31, 2024 | FL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 25, 2024 | FL | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Oct 21, 2024 | FL | 3 | 3 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Alabama average covers 33,241 vehicle and 59,582 driver inspections of all Alabama-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
14 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 22 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Alabama share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 7 | 78.6% | 72.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 14.3% | 3.5% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 7.1% | 12.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 2 | 0 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39323LEU | 1 | 1 |
| Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles light trucks and vans Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393128BCLWV | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Both Lamps on rearmost vehicle driveaway missing when required to be on. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317A1LRLDWR | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Driveaway - both missing. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317A1LSLDMWR | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317B2LTSDM | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request but presents proof prior to com Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141AMCPC | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Alabama column is the mix across all Alabama-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1035644 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC834742 |
| Legal name | DANNY WILLIAMS |
| DBA name | SOUTHPORT TOWING AND RECOVERY |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 5 |
| Drivers | 5 |
| Annual mileage | 64,662 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 19, 2002 · 24 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 17, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersUtilities
Questions about DANNY WILLIAMS
What does DANNY WILLIAMS's operating authority allow?
MC834742: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about DANNY WILLIAMS is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking DANNY WILLIAMS?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1035644. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (251) 443-9200, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC834742, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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