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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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WATERS TRUCK & TRACTOR CO INC
USDOT 248527 · MC305612 · EIN 64-0435228 · NOT AUTHORIZED
96 E PLYMOUTH RD, COLUMBUS, MS, 39705-9201
(662) 328-1575 · Jimmy McGhee
43
High risk
Risk factors
Operating authority is not active1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Inactive
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
11 / 14
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
24 / 83
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Inactive
Contract
None
Broker
None
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA — $750K BIPD · policy Y-GA-4E150486-TIL-14 · eff 04/01/2014
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate8.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance54 pts
Unsafe Driving26 pts
Other3 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance3 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 3 | |
| 390.21TB1-MC | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLLSR | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 392.2FT | Not in SMS | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
MS21
AL1
TN1
NC1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.36 | 2.36 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.06 | 0.06 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.57 | 2.86 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-17 · 1 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in MS · medium impact
• Review the inspections from MS to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 6 inspections, 5 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 40%
393.9A-HLLH, 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 2 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.927).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 20%
392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.77).
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 20%
395.24
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.045).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/04/2026 | UNION, MS | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 40 vehicles seen in inspections
17 truck14 trailer7 incomplete vehicle2 other
Company profile
Officer
Jimmy McGhee
Annual mileage
2.5M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
14
Registered since
1984-07-10
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 17 carriers
Shares identifiers with 17 carriers (15 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUNSHINE MILLS INC | 42097 | 3 VINs | strong |
| WATERS WRECKER SERVICE INC | 1484521 | mailing, email, phone | strong |
| H&M LOGISTICS TRUCKING LLC | 3517690 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
07/29/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
2.5M mi reported (2023)
04/01/2014 — Insurance filed — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy Y-GA-4E150486-TIL-14
01/08/2011 — Insurance cancelled — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP 000 1171-20
05/17/2006 — Insurance cancelled — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy CPP 000 1171-20
10/11/2005 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (05/23/2006)
09/19/2005 — Insurance cancelled — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CGP 00 71-11
07/29/1996 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (09/26/2005)
07/10/1984 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/248527.