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Carrier profile · USDOT 2482795 · MC-1805587 · Updated 06/21/2026

JAMES MICHAEL WATSON

DBA WATSON ICE COMPANY

5 power unitsavg 13.4 yrLocal · 2 statesJONESBORO, AR
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1805587 ACTIVEHAZMAT
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
7 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.4Avg age (yr)
1997–2023 · vPIC
Call dispatch(870) 932-3366Email dispatchwillcockson@hotmail.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-21

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority12 yr active
since 2014
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo25.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

5 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

13.4 yr

Model years 1997–2023 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

12 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2014 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 12-yr authority, 25% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is JAMES MICHAEL WATSON safe to work with?

Is JAMES MICHAEL WATSON safe to load? JAMES MICHAEL WATSON (USDOT 2482795, MC-1805587) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in JONESBORO, AR, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers. Operating authority has been active 12 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 9 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 25.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: driver out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-21.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-21
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Frequently asked

What is JAMES MICHAEL WATSON's USDOT number?

JAMES MICHAEL WATSON's USDOT number is 2482795, and its motor carrier number is MC-1805587.

Is JAMES MICHAEL WATSON authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-21, JAMES MICHAEL WATSON is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is JAMES MICHAEL WATSON's safety record?

JAMES MICHAEL WATSON has a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 9 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is JAMES MICHAEL WATSON's fleet?

JAMES MICHAEL WATSON operates 5 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is JAMES MICHAEL WATSON based?

JAMES MICHAEL WATSON is based in JONESBORO, AR, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.