Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
4 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Tom Watson Excavating IncUSDOT 487261BENTON, AR
Carrier profile
Tom Watson Excavating Inc
- USDOT
- 487261
- MC
- Not listed
Inspected in 1 jurisdictionBENTON, AR
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWN
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
4Reported power
4 seen in inspections
5Trailers seen
Inspection records
8.3Avg age (yr)
1998–2025 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.66.7% of vehicle inspections out of service · MCS-150 census data outdated
Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average
In good standing · 1
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
4Reported power
4 seen in inspections
5Trailers seen
Inspection records
8.3Avg age (yr)
1998–2025 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
8.3 yr
Model years 1998–2025. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
34 yr registered
USDOT record added in 1992. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
TOM WATSON EXCAVATING INC (USDOT 487261) has a Vektor safety score of 78/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 66.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier received 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 8 driver-level — across 1 jurisdiction, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It reports 4 power units and 4 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 8, 2022. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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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?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. TOM WATSON EXCAVATING INC is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority status is unknown.
What is TOM WATSON EXCAVATING INC's safety record?
TOM WATSON EXCAVATING INC has a 66.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 12 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 78/100 (tier: review).
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 jurisdiction.