Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
5 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 579346 ·
H W Watson & Son Logging Inc
5 power unitsavg 13.5 yrRegional · 3 statesVINA, AL78/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNRATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
6 observed · MCS-150
6Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.5Avg age (yr)
1999–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Watch · 2
In good standing · 1
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
13.5 yr
Model years 1999–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
32 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1994 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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
H W WATSON & SON LOGGING INC (USDOT 579346) 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 3, 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 63.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier received 21 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 11 vehicle-level and 21 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It reports 5 power units and 4 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 10, 2023. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Feb 1, 2012 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is H W WATSON & SON LOGGING INC's USDOT number?
H W WATSON & SON LOGGING INC's USDOT number is 579346.
Is H W WATSON & SON LOGGING INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 3, 2026. H W WATSON & SON LOGGING INC is active in the FMCSA register.
What is H W WATSON & SON LOGGING INC's safety record?
H W WATSON & SON LOGGING INC has a 63.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 25 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 78/100 (tier: review).
How big is H W WATSON & SON LOGGING INC's fleet?
H W WATSON & SON LOGGING INC operates 5 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is H W WATSON & SON LOGGING INC based?
H W WATSON & SON LOGGING INC is based in VINA, AL, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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