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Carrier profile · USDOT 1121085 · Updated 06/13/2026

WATSON RECYCLING LLC

23 power unitsavg 5.7 yrMulti-region · 8 statesORONOCO, MN
CARRIER ACTIVEHAZMAT
Verified linkswatsonrecycling.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
23Power units
18 observed · MCS-150
11Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.7Avg age (yr)
2008–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(507) 282-3961Email dispatchJEREMIAH@WATSONRECYCLING.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

High risk

Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.

Established 23 yearsVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority23 yr active
since 2003
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo50.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
2 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

23 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

5.7 yr

Model years 2008–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

23 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2003 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 23-yr authority, 50% vehicle OOS — high risk.Full read

Is WATSON RECYCLING LLC safe to work with?

Is WATSON RECYCLING LLC safe to load? WATSON RECYCLING LLC (USDOT 1121085) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in ORONOCO, MN, operating 23 power units and 15 drivers. Operating authority has been active 23 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 55 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 50.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it high risk (62/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is WATSON RECYCLING LLC's USDOT number?

WATSON RECYCLING LLC's USDOT number is 1121085.

Is WATSON RECYCLING LLC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, WATSON RECYCLING LLC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is WATSON RECYCLING LLC's safety record?

WATSON RECYCLING LLC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 55 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 62/100 (tier: high_risk).

How big is WATSON RECYCLING LLC's fleet?

WATSON RECYCLING LLC operates 23 power units and 15 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is WATSON RECYCLING LLC based?

WATSON RECYCLING LLC is based in ORONOCO, MN, with roadside inspections recorded across 8 states.