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Check any auto transport company before you book. Enter its USDOT number, MC number or name to see if it is licensed, insured and in good standing with the FMCSA — with red flags explained in plain English.

Examples: 2239816 (USDOT) · MC-795152 · or part of the company name. You'll find the numbers on the company's website, quote or contract.

Carrier

Waddle Trucking LLC

USDOT 1386780 MC-528139 Belden, MS (662) 680-9657

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1 thing is worth asking the company about. None of them alone means a scam.

What we checked

  • USDOT number is active

    The company's federal registration is current.

  • Operating authority is active

    Authorized for hire across state lines as a carrier (it can haul cars itself) under MC-528139.

  • Liability insurance on file

    $1,000,000 of liability coverage is filed with FMCSA (required minimum: $750,000).

  • Cargo insurance not filed with FMCSA

    Federal rules don't require most carriers to file cargo coverage, so this is common. Ask for a certificate of insurance showing cargo coverage above your car's value.

  • Satisfactory safety rating

    FMCSA audited the company and found its safety controls adequate (rated December 2009).

  • In business for 21 years

    Registered with FMCSA since June 2005.

  • 327 roadside inspections, out-of-service rate normal

    Vehicles were put out of service in 17.9% of inspections (national average 22.26%), drivers in 1.5% (national average 6.67%).

  • 32 reported crashes in the last 24 months

    13 with injuries, 1 fatal, across a fleet of 278 trucks. Crash reports don't say who was at fault.

Company details

Contact

Address
2448 Mccullough Blvd, Belden, MS 38826
Phone
(662) 680-9657
Fax
(662) 680-9673
Email
ssmith@waddletrucking.com

Company

Legal name
Waddle Trucking LLC
Business type
Authorized for hire
Company officers
Craig Waddle
Process agent (BOC-3)
Evilsizor Process Servers Inc — Littleton, CO
USDOT issued
Jun 22, 2005
Last MCS-150 update
Dec 22, 2025

Operations

Operation
Interstate (can cross state lines)
Cargo it hauls
Motor vehicles
Trucks
278 power units
Drivers
265 (265 with a CDL)
Miles driven a year
263,508,380 (2025)
Hazardous materials
Yes, registered to carry hazmat
Safety rating
Satisfactory (Dec 2009)

Safety record, last 24 months

327Roadside inspections
17.9%Vehicle out-of-service rate
National average 22.26%
1.5%Driver out-of-service rate
National average 6.67%
32Crashes
13 with injuries · 1 fatal

Roadside inspections

Police and state inspectors stop trucks to check the vehicle and the driver. Out of service means a problem serious enough to stop the truck or driver on the spot.

DateStateInspectionViolationsOut of service
Oct 7, 2026KYWalk-around (II)2No
Oct 6, 2026SCDriver only (III)0No
Oct 6, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
Oct 6, 2026FLDriver only (III)3No
Oct 5, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Oct 2, 2026INDriver only (III)2No
Oct 2, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Oct 2, 2026TNDriver only (III)0No
Oct 2, 2026NCDriver only (III)0No
Sep 29, 2026PADriver only (III)0No
Sep 27, 2026TNDriver only (III)0No
Sep 21, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Sep 17, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Sep 17, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Sep 16, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
Sep 16, 2026SCDriver only (III)1No
Sep 14, 2026GADriver only (III)0No
Sep 14, 2026WVWalk-around (II)0No
Sep 12, 2026ALWalk-around (II)0No
Sep 9, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
Sep 9, 2026GADriver only (III)2No
Sep 9, 2026KYWalk-around (II)2No
Sep 8, 2026SCWalk-around (II)0No
Sep 3, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Sep 2, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
Sep 1, 2026NCDriver only (III)0No
Aug 31, 2026FLWalk-around (II)0No
Aug 31, 2026NCDriver only (III)1No
Aug 28, 2026FLDriver only (III)1No
Aug 27, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
Aug 26, 2026NCDriver only (III)1No
Aug 25, 2026SCDriver only (III)0No
Aug 24, 2026ILWalk-around (II)2No
Aug 21, 2026TNWalk-around (II)1No
Aug 19, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Aug 19, 2026FLDriver only (III)2No
Aug 19, 2026KYWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Aug 17, 2026GADriver only (III)2No
Aug 17, 2026NCWalk-around (II)0No
Aug 13, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
Aug 12, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
Aug 4, 2026SCDriver only (III)1No
Aug 4, 2026TNDriver only (III)0No
Aug 3, 2026TNFull (Level I)1Vehicle
Aug 1, 2026TNWalk-around (II)1No
Jul 30, 2026ALDriver only (III)1No
Jul 29, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Jul 24, 2026SCDriver only (III)2No
Jul 23, 2026DEWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Jul 17, 2026MSDriver only (III)0No
Jul 16, 2026INDriver only (III)1No
Jul 16, 2026GAWalk-around (II)0No
Jul 14, 2026TNDriver only (III)0No
Jul 14, 2026NCWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Jul 10, 2026TNWalk-around (II)1No
Jul 9, 2026KYDriver only (III)1No
Jul 8, 2026TXWalk-around (II)0No
Jul 7, 2026KYWalk-around (II)2Vehicle & Driver
Jul 1, 2026SCDriver only (III)1No
Jun 25, 2026GADriver only (III)2No
Jun 25, 2026FLDriver only (III)1No
Jun 23, 2026TNFull (Level I)1Vehicle
Jun 23, 2026ALDriver only (III)2No
Jun 19, 2026GADriver only (III)3No
Jun 19, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
Jun 18, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Jun 17, 2026OHWalk-around (II)0No
Jun 11, 2026NMWalk-around (II)1No
Jun 11, 2026TNDriver only (III)1No
Jun 11, 2026SCDriver only (III)1No
Jun 9, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Jun 5, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Jun 1, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
May 30, 2026ALDriver only (III)2No
May 28, 2026GADriver only (III)0No
May 27, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
May 25, 2026GADriver only (III)3No
May 20, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
May 18, 2026KYWalk-around (II)0No
May 14, 2026MDWalk-around (II)1No
May 12, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
May 8, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
May 7, 2026MDDriver only (III)0No
May 6, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
May 6, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
May 5, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
May 4, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
May 1, 2026MIDriver only (III)1No
Apr 23, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Apr 22, 2026SCDriver only (III)0No
Apr 21, 2026AZWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Apr 20, 2026GADriver only (III)2No
Apr 15, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
Apr 13, 2026NMDriver only (III)1No
Apr 10, 2026TNDriver only (III)1No
Apr 9, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
Apr 6, 2026ALWalk-around (II)0No
Apr 1, 2026MIWalk-around (II)1No
Mar 31, 2026ALWalk-around (II)1No
Mar 31, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No

Crashes

Crashes reported by state police. The reports don't say who was at fault.

DateWhereInjuriesDeathsVehicle towed
Sep 30, 2026Not Reported, VA00Yes
Aug 12, 2026Fort Myers, FL00Yes
Aug 4, 2026Towson, MD00Yes
Jul 23, 2026Not Reported, VA10Yes
Jul 17, 2026Pooler, GA10Yes
Jul 17, 2026Arbutus, MD00Yes
Jul 11, 2026Havre De Grace, MD00Yes
Jun 16, 2026Suffolk, VA10No
Jun 10, 2026Jesup, GA10Yes
May 12, 2026Not Reported, SC00Yes
Mar 27, 2026Morgantown, WV10Yes
Jan 28, 2026Stafford, VA00Yes
Jan 19, 2026Unincorporated, FL00Yes
Jan 15, 2026Richmond, KY00Yes
Dec 16, 2025Rural Madison, AL31Yes
Dec 11, 2025Tupelo, MS00Yes
Dec 11, 2025Lanett, AL10Yes
Oct 31, 2025Sandy Springs, GA00Yes
Oct 21, 2025Plant City, FL10Yes
Oct 1, 2025Statesville, NC00Yes
Sep 8, 2025London, OH10No
Jul 4, 2025Henry, VA20Yes
Apr 29, 2025Hawthorne, FL10No
Mar 21, 2025MD00Yes
Feb 19, 2025Columbus, IN00Yes
Feb 4, 2025Louisville, KY10No
Nov 29, 2024Tampa, FL00Yes
Nov 28, 2024MD00Yes
Nov 22, 2024Georgetown (scott Co), KY00Yes
Nov 21, 2024Parr, IN00Yes
Oct 30, 2024MD00Yes
Oct 29, 2024Fort Myers, FL10No

Insurance and bonds

On file now

TypeInsurerPolicyLimitEffective
Liability (BIPD)Great West Casualty CoGRT11093A$1,000,000Nov 1, 2023

Ask the company for a certificate of insurance and check that the insurer and policy number match this table.

Past policies

Earlier filings, newest first. Cancelled, no replacement means coverage stopped with no new policy in place — a gap in insurance.

TypeInsurerFromUntilHow it ended
Liability (BIPD)National Casualty CompanyNov 1, 2022Nov 1, 2023Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)National Casualty CompanySep 30, 2022Nov 1, 2022Replaced by a new policy
Broker surety bond (BMC-84)Nationwide Mutual Insurance CompJun 27, 2021Feb 3, 2022Cancelled, no replacement
Liability (BIPD)National Casualty CompanyDec 30, 2018Sep 30, 2022Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)National Casualty CompanyDec 30, 2017Dec 30, 2018Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Northland Insurance CompanyDec 30, 2013Dec 30, 2017Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Nova Casualty CompanyDec 30, 2012Dec 30, 2013Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Nova Casualty CompanyDec 30, 2011Dec 30, 2012Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Star Insurance CompanyDec 30, 2010Jan 19, 2012Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoOnebeacon Insurance CompanyJul 1, 2010Aug 19, 2011Cancelled
Liability (BIPD)Star Insurance CompanyDec 30, 2009Dec 30, 2010Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Star Insurance CompanyDec 9, 2009Dec 30, 2009Replaced by a new policy
CargoUnderwriters At Lloyds LondonJul 1, 2009Jul 9, 2010Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Star Insurance CompanyDec 30, 2008Dec 9, 2009Replaced by a new policy
CargoCanal Insurance Co.Jul 1, 2008Jul 1, 2009Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Acceptance Indemnity Insurance CoDec 30, 2007Dec 30, 2008Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoCanal Insurance Co.Jul 1, 2007Jul 1, 2008Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Acceptance Indemnity Insurance CoDec 30, 2006Dec 30, 2007Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoCanal Insurance Co.Jul 1, 2006Jul 1, 2007Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Acceptance Indemnity Insurance CoDec 30, 2005Dec 30, 2006Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Acceptance Indemnity Insurance CoJul 13, 2005Dec 30, 2005Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoCanal Insurance Co.Jul 1, 2005Jul 1, 2006Cancelled, another policy took over

Operating authority history

Every change FMCSA recorded to the company's license to operate, newest first.

  • Granted or reinstated
  • Warning, resolved
  • Revoked or suspended
  • Other
  1. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Oct 26, 2023 — the company kept its authority.

  2. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Dec 24, 2013 — the company kept its authority.

  3. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Dec 21, 2012 — the company kept its authority.

  4. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Dec 28, 2011 — the company kept its authority.

  5. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jun 24, 2010 — the company kept its authority.

  6. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jun 30, 2009 — the company kept its authority.

  7. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Dec 29, 2008 — the company kept its authority.

  8. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jul 1, 2008 — the company kept its authority.

  9. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Dec 27, 2007 — the company kept its authority.

  10. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jun 29, 2007 — the company kept its authority.

  11. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jan 2, 2007 — the company kept its authority.

  12. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jul 3, 2006 — the company kept its authority.

  13. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jan 6, 2006 — the company kept its authority.

  14. Authority granted Carrier

Source: FMCSA records published by the U.S. Department of Transportation, checked 23 hours ago. Authority and insurance come from Motus, FMCSA's current registration system. This report reflects public federal data only; it is not an endorsement or a guarantee of service.

What the lookup checks

Eight things to know before you hand over your keys

Every interstate car shipping company is registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The lookup reads that record and flags what matters to you as a customer.

  1. USDOT status

    Every company that moves vehicles across state lines needs an active USDOT number. Inactive means it has stopped operating or was shut down.

  2. Operating authority (MC number)

    Federal permission to ship cars for pay. Carriers hold carrier authority; brokers hold broker authority. No active authority, no legal interstate shipping.

  3. Liability insurance

    Carriers must keep at least $750,000 of liability coverage on file with the FMCSA. Most auto haulers carry $1,000,000.

  4. Broker bond

    Brokers must file a $75,000 surety bond or trust fund. It protects customers and carriers if the broker doesn't pay.

  5. Out-of-service orders

    An FMCSA order to stop operating — after failed safety audits, unpaid fines or an imminent hazard.

  6. Safety rating and crashes

    Satisfactory, Conditional or Unsatisfactory after an FMCSA audit, plus crashes reported in the last 24 months.

  7. Time in business

    Scammers rarely keep a name for long. A registration only weeks or months old deserves extra caution.

  8. Carrier or broker

    Whether the company hauls your car itself or books a partner carrier — and whether it is actually registered to carry vehicles.

Beyond the records

Car shipping scam red flags

A clean FMCSA record is the minimum. These warning signs matter just as much — most car shipping complaints start with one of them.

  • A quote far below everyone else's. Lowball quotes get raised after booking or sit with no carrier for weeks. Compare with our car shipping cost calculator.
  • A big deposit by wire, Zelle or gift card. Reputable companies take $0–$250 upfront, usually by card, and the rest at pickup or delivery.
  • A name that doesn't match the record. The legal name or DBA on the FMCSA record should match the website, the contract and the truck.
  • "Guaranteed" pickup dates from a broker. A broker can't promise a date until a carrier is assigned — get the date in writing and ask who the carrier is.
  • No written contract or Bill of Lading. Inspect the car with the driver and sign the Bill of Lading at pickup and delivery — our car shipping checklist has a printable inspection form.

FAQ

Checking a car shipping company

Want companies that already passed these checks? Browse verified companies by state.

How do I check if a car shipping company is legit?

Look up its USDOT or MC number. A legitimate company has an active USDOT number, active operating authority (MC) as a carrier or broker, and insurance or a broker bond on file with the FMCSA. Then make sure the name on the record matches the company you are talking to, and be wary of any company registered in the last few months that asks for a large deposit.

What is the difference between a USDOT number and an MC number?

The USDOT number identifies the company and tracks its safety record, inspections and crashes. The MC number is its operating authority — federal permission to transport vehicles for pay across state lines. An interstate car shipping company needs both, and both must be active.

Where do I find a company's USDOT or MC number?

Licensed companies show them on their website (usually in the footer), in quotes and contracts, on the Bill of Lading and on the side of their trucks. If a company won't give you its USDOT or MC number, don't book with it.

Is it a red flag if the company is a broker?

No. Most online car shipping companies are brokers: they book your car with a partner carrier that runs the route. A legitimate broker has active broker authority and a $75,000 bond on file. Ask which carrier will haul your car and check that carrier too.

What insurance must a car shipping company have?

Interstate carriers must file at least $750,000 of liability insurance with the FMCSA (many auto haulers carry $1,000,000). Brokers must file a $75,000 surety bond or trust fund. Cargo insurance — the policy that pays for damage to your car — often isn't filed with the FMCSA, so ask for a certificate of insurance and check that the cargo limit covers your car's value.

What does "out of service" mean?

An out-of-service order is an FMCSA order to stop operating immediately, usually after an unsatisfactory safety rating, unpaid fines or an imminent hazard. A company under an active order must not move your car.

Where does this data come from and how current is it?

From the FMCSA's own records, published daily by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Results are refreshed at least every 12 hours. For a final check before you pay, you can also open the company's FMCSA SAFER snapshot from the report.