HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1624167-hawkins-towing-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 06:27 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
HAWKINS TOWING INC
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.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Jul 22, 2013. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (864) 244-4900, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC652038.
- 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) | MC652038 | — | United States Fire Insurance Company Policy 5069487924 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 25, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 of 4 · South Carolina avg 30.2%
1 of 13 · South Carolina avg 6.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | SC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 2, 2026 | NC | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jan 6, 2026 | SC | 3 | 2 | No |
| Dec 3, 2025 | SC | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 25, 2025 | TN | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Sep 11, 2025 | NC | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jul 24, 2025 | SC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 17, 2025 | SC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 4, 2025 | SC | 3 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 South Carolina average covers 18,704 vehicle and 40,858 driver inspections of all South Carolina-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
6 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 14 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | South Carolina share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 66.7% | 68.0% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 16.7% | 11.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 16.7% | 13.4% |
6 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| Air Disc Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347BBMBCADSA | 1 | 1 |
| Heavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393130CCHVE | 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 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the South Carolina column is the mix across all South Carolina-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2024 | Fountain Inn, SC | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1624167 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC652038 |
| Legal name | HAWKINS TOWING INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 23 |
| Drivers | 14 |
| Annual mileage | 44,518 (2022) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Jul 22, 2013) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 28, 2007 · 19 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 15, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersOtherBobcats
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about HAWKINS TOWING INC
What does HAWKINS TOWING INC's operating authority allow?
MC652038: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about HAWKINS TOWING INC is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking HAWKINS TOWING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1624167. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (864) 244-4900, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC652038, 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 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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