Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
1 power unit. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 4460337 · MC-1758903 ·
Joseph Watson
DBA J WATSON TRUCKING
1 power unitavg 13 yrLocal · 1 statesEAGLE GROVE, IA0/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1758903 ACTIVEOUT-OF-SERVICE ORDER
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.0Avg age (yr)
2008–2018 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Do not load
FMCSA has ordered this carrier out of service. It is not authorized to haul freight.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
13 yr
Model years 2008–2018 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityNew
1 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2025 — 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.
Active federal out-of-service order
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact · ordered Sep 26, 2026
FMCSA has ordered this carrier to cease operations. Verify current status with FMCSA before any tender.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
JOSEPH WATSON (USDOT 4460337) has a Vektor safety score of 0/100 and a Do not load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It has 1 active federal out-of-service order in the FMCSA record. FMCSA out-of-service data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Feb 1, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier received 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 0 vehicle-level and 2 driver-level — across 1 state, 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 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 21, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is JOSEPH WATSON's USDOT number?
JOSEPH WATSON's USDOT number is 4460337, and its motor carrier number is MC-1758903.
Is JOSEPH WATSON authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 3, 2026. JOSEPH WATSON is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file, but it currently carries an active out-of-service order — verify status before tendering.
What is JOSEPH WATSON's safety record?
JOSEPH WATSON has a — vehicle out-of-service rate across 2 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 0/100 (tier: unfit).
How big is JOSEPH WATSON's fleet?
JOSEPH WATSON operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is JOSEPH WATSON based?
JOSEPH WATSON is based in EAGLE GROVE, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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