HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/248527-waters-truck-tractor-co-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 08:20 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
WATERS TRUCK & TRACTOR CO INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Operating authority is inactiveWithout active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
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, (662) 328-1575, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC305612.
- 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) | MC305612 | Primary | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA Policy Y-GA-4E150486-TIL-14 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Apr 1, 2014 | 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
1 of 10 · Mississippi avg 24.9%
0 of 24 · Mississippi avg 6.0%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | MS | 2 | 2 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | MS | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | MS | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 5, 2026 | AL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 3, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 13, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 10, 2026 | MS | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| May 25, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 26, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | 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 Mississippi average covers 20,765 vehicle and 37,359 driver inspections of all Mississippi-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), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 11 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 | Mississippi share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 50.0% | 66.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 33.3% | 14.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 16.7% | 14.0% |
6 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939AHLLH | 1 | 0 |
| Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393205CWRAWFLMIB | 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 Mississippi column is the mix across all Mississippi-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | Union, MS | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 248527 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC305612 |
| Legal name | WATERS TRUCK & TRACTOR CO INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 11 |
| Drivers | 14 |
| Annual mileage | 2,511,597 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jan 14, 2005) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 10, 1984 · 42 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 29, 2024 |
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayGarbage/RefuseOtherWrecher Service
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 WATERS TRUCK & TRACTOR CO INC
What does WATERS TRUCK & TRACTOR CO INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for WATERS TRUCK & TRACTOR CO INC (MC305612), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about WATERS TRUCK & TRACTOR CO INC is old or missing?
The MCS-150 was last updated Jul 29, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking WATERS TRUCK & TRACTOR CO INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 248527. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (662) 328-1575, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC305612, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (662) 328-1575
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
2 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATERS WRECKER SERVICE INC Carrier |
Columbus, MS | 1484521 | MC559442 | 2 | Active Current · Motus |
| WATERS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC High risk Carrier |
Columbus, MS | 2084136 | MC727413 | 2 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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