HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/617934-betts-drilling-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 12:25 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
BETTS DRILLING INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 3 signals
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.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Feb 5, 2007. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average70.0% vs Georgia average 22.6%.
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, (229) 896-5572, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC296020.
- 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) | MC296020 | Primary | PEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy BA · 91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 7, 2009 | 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
7 of 10 · Georgia avg 22.6%
2 of 14 · Georgia avg 7.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 17, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Apr 2, 2026 | NC | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Mar 16, 2026 | OK | 1 | 5 | Yes |
| Mar 12, 2026 | GA | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Mar 4, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 14, 2026 | US | 1 | 0 | No |
| Dec 3, 2025 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 9, 2025 | GA | 1 | 15 | Yes |
| Sep 22, 2025 | TX | 2 | 0 | 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 Georgia average covers 65,409 vehicle and 121,643 driver inspections of all Georgia-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
37 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 13 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 44 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 | Georgia share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 11 | 81.1% | 59.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 10.8% | 18.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 2.7% | 15.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 3 | 0 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 2 | 2 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 2 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 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 |
| 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 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DBMA | 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 |
| No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393130 | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Georgia column is the mix across all Georgia-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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | Montgomery, AL | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Cross, SC | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 617934 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC296020 |
| Legal name | BETTS DRILLING INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 9 |
| Drivers | 31 |
| Annual mileage | 50,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Feb 5, 2007) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 23, 1995 · 30 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 24, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstructionOtherSonic & Probe Rig Equipmen
Questions about BETTS DRILLING INC
What does BETTS DRILLING INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for BETTS DRILLING INC (MC296020), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about BETTS DRILLING INC 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.
What should I verify before booking BETTS DRILLING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 617934. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (229) 896-5572, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC296020, 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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