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Carrier profile · USDOT 487261 · Updated 06/13/2026

TOM WATSON EXCAVATING INC

4 power unitsavg 3.8 yrLocal · 1 statesBENTON, AR
CARRIER ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
3.8Avg age (yr)
2016–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(501) 940-8284Email dispatchcw1928@sbcglobal.net

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Established 34 yearsMCS-150 census data outdated
Operating authority34 yr active
since 1992
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo50.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

4 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

3.8 yr

Model years 2016–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

34 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1992 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 34-yr authority, 50% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is TOM WATSON EXCAVATING INC safe to work with?

Is TOM WATSON EXCAVATING INC safe to load? TOM WATSON EXCAVATING INC (USDOT 487261) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in BENTON, AR, operating 4 power units and 4 drivers. Operating authority has been active 34 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 8 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 50.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (92/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
TWTOM WATSON EXCAVATING INC 92
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Frequently asked

What is TOM WATSON EXCAVATING INC's USDOT number?

TOM WATSON EXCAVATING INC's USDOT number is 487261.

Is TOM WATSON EXCAVATING INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, TOM WATSON EXCAVATING INC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is TOM WATSON EXCAVATING INC's safety record?

TOM WATSON EXCAVATING INC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 8 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 92/100 (tier: clear).

How big is TOM WATSON EXCAVATING INC's fleet?

TOM WATSON EXCAVATING INC operates 4 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is TOM WATSON EXCAVATING INC based?

TOM WATSON EXCAVATING INC is based in BENTON, AR, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.