HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/4503000-watkins-group-logistics/ · Checked 2026-10-20 03:14 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
WATKINS GROUP LOGISTICS
Doing business as UNISHIPPERS 1805
Freight Broker
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. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Phone number also used by an older company with inactive authorityMANATEE MANAGEMENT & MARKETING INC (USDOT 2242292). A new registration that shares contact details with an inactive company can be a legitimate successor, or a carrier re-registering under a new name.
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, (800) 713-2111, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1781662.
- Ask for proof of the broker bond or trust fund (BMC-84/85) of $75,000.
Bond & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surety Bond | MC1781662 | — | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 800217346 · 84 | — | Dec 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.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 4503000 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1781662 |
| Legal name | WATKINS GROUP LOGISTICS |
| DBA name | UNISHIPPERS 1805 |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Trucks and drivers | Not applicable: broker without its own trucks |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 5, 2025 · 10 months ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 5, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General Freight
Truck safety records
Not applicable to this business type. WATKINS GROUP LOGISTICS holds broker authority only and has no roadside inspections or crashes in the last 24 months. A broker does not operate trucks under its authority; check the safety record of the carrier it books for your load.
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 WATKINS GROUP LOGISTICS
Is WATKINS GROUP LOGISTICS a broker or a carrier?
WATKINS GROUP LOGISTICS is a freight broker with no active authority to haul freight itself. It may arrange loads with authorized carriers, but should not be dispatching its own trucks under this docket. Brokers must keep $75,000 of financial security (a BMC-84 bond or BMC-85 trust fund) on file with FMCSA.
What does WATKINS GROUP LOGISTICS's operating authority allow?
MC1781662: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about WATKINS GROUP LOGISTICS 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 WATKINS GROUP LOGISTICS?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 4503000. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (800) 713-2111, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1781662, and ask for proof of the broker bond or trust fund (BMC-84/85) of $75,000.
Other companies using (800) 713-2111
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.
3 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANATEE MANAGEMENT & MARKETING INC High risk Carrier · DBA UNISHIPPERS |
Melbourne, FL | 2242292 | MC647062 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| SALVATI LOGISTICS CONSULTING LLC High risk Broker · DBA UNISHIPPERS 1812 |
Crowley, TX | 4514523 | MC1787803 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| TLJM LOGISTICS COMPANY LLC High risk Broker · DBA UNISHIPPERS 1811 |
Richmond, TX | 4514549 | MC1787815 | — | Active 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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