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Carrier profile · USDOT 1259986 · MC-513227 · Updated Jun 30, 2026
WATSON TRANSPORTATION INC
4 power unitsavg 16.5 yrRegional · 3 statesCHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL93/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-513227 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
16.5Avg age (yr)
1999–2021 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 30, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
USDOT registration2222 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo25.025.0 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
16.5 yr
Model years 1999–2021 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
22 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2004 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
WATSON TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 1259986) has a Vektor safety score of 93/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 30, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 30, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY effective Apr 15, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 30, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 25.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 30, 2026.
The carrier received 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 4 vehicle-level and 5 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 30, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 30, 2026.
It reports 4 power units and 3 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 6, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 30, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is WATSON TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number?
WATSON TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number is 1259986, and its motor carrier number is MC-513227.
Is WATSON TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-30, WATSON TRANSPORTATION INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is WATSON TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?
WATSON TRANSPORTATION INC has a 25.0% 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 93/100 (tier: clear).
How big is WATSON TRANSPORTATION INC's fleet?
WATSON TRANSPORTATION INC operates 4 power units and 3 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is WATSON TRANSPORTATION INC based?
WATSON TRANSPORTATION INC is based in CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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