- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 108 days (since Feb 1, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
L WATSON TRUCKING LLC
L WATSON TRUCKING LLC is a motor carrier based in LOUISVILLE, KY, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2340395. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 29 power units and 28 drivers, with 51 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 6.7%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
L WATSON TRUCKING LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 29 power units and 28 drivers, based in Louisville, KY. Across 29 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 10.3% out-of-service rate, with 6 reportable crashes. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
29 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 32% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in KY (21) and IN (8), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
10.3% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (48.1% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 7 times.
The fleet comprises 29 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 28 drivers; Western Star, Kenworth, and Mack are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 35,422 ACTIVE carriers operating 15–44 power units (±50% of this carrier's 29 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Western Star | 32 | |
| Mack | 11 | |
| Kenworth | 7 | |
| Wctr | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (51 rows) View all 51 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87584723 | Apr 15, 2026 | KY | 2 | LOUISVILLE |
WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87114391 | Feb 23, 2026 | KY | 2 | LOUISVILLE |
WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87028531 | Feb 12, 2026 | KY | 1 | LOUISVILLE |
WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86936344 | Feb 2, 2026 | KY | 2 | LEXINGTON |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86913961 | Jan 29, 2026 | KY | 2 | WADDY |
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86640403 | Dec 22, 2025 | KY | 2 | LOUISVILLE |
WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86420978 | Nov 26, 2025 | KY | 2 | SHEPHERDSVILLE |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86030614 | Oct 13, 2025 | KY | 1 | LOUISVILLE |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 396.3A1BOS, 392.2LC | Yes |
| 85851783 | Sep 23, 2025 | KY | 2 | LOUISVILLE |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9T | No |
| 85619896 | Aug 27, 2025 | KY | 2 | LOUISVILLE |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.9, 393.95A, 392.7A | No |
| 85529597 | Aug 19, 2025 | IN | 2 | SELLERSBURG IN |
WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 85137693 | Jul 4, 2025 | KY | 1 | LOUISVILLE |
WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 383.51A-NSIN | Yes |
| 84520992 | Apr 29, 2025 | KY | 2 | LOUISVILLE |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84164883 | Mar 18, 2025 | KY | 3 | LOUISVILLE |
WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84090114 | Mar 11, 2025 | KY | 2 | LOUISVILLE |
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2IRP, 393.9H | No |
| 83776231 | Feb 4, 2025 | KY | 1 | SHELBYVILLE |
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWG2, 392.2-SLLEWA3 | No |
| 83242502 | Nov 22, 2024 | KY | 1 | LOUISVILLE |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82582580 | Sep 3, 2024 | IN | 2 | JEFFERSONVILLE IN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 396.17(c), 393.9(a) | No |
| 82571325 | Sep 3, 2024 | KY | 2 | SHEPHERDSVILLE |
WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82142129 | Jul 17, 2024 | KY | 2 | LOUISVILLE |
WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 82071190 | Jul 9, 2024 | KY | 1 | LOUISVILLE |
WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81823076 | Jun 5, 2024 | IN | 2 | SELLERSBURG IN |
WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.17(c) | No |
| 81789071 | Jun 3, 2024 | IN | 3 | SEYMOUR IN |
WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 81789070 | Jun 3, 2024 | IN | 3 | SEYMOUR IN |
WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 391.11(b)(4), 392.2 | Yes |
| 81789063 | Jun 3, 2024 | IN | 3 | SEYMOUR IN |
WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (16 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY0073244060 | Oct 13, 2025 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| KY0073098153 | Oct 4, 2024 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| KY0073077158 | Aug 13, 2024 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| KY0073074251 | Aug 6, 2024 | KY | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Injury |
| IN0904549640 | Jul 31, 2024 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| KY0073045622 | May 22, 2024 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| KY0072948800 | Sep 20, 2023 | KY | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Injury |
| KY0072926837 | Jul 26, 2023 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| KY0072891760 | Apr 21, 2023 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| KY0072807233 | Sep 20, 2022 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| KY0072798054 | Aug 26, 2022 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| KY0072729432 | Feb 10, 2022 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| KY0072659233 | Aug 16, 2021 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| IN0903536343 | Feb 5, 2020 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| KY0072350050 | May 8, 2019 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| KY0072318708 | Feb 20, 2019 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2018 | MC840578-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | DE24MOT02279100 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2026 | REPLACED |
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 1000251975 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZE9506 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2021 | REPLACED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZE9506 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2020 | Mar 3, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZA0656 | BIPD/Primary | May 2, 2018 | Feb 1, 2020 | REPLACED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZA0656 | BIPD/Primary | May 2, 2018 | Mar 9, 2020 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 1, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 1, 2024
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Feb 1, 2024insuranceCANCEL — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 22, 2022enforcementEnforcement case KY-2022-0027-US1559 — $3,880
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Mar 3, 2021insuranceTERM/CANCL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 1, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 9, 2020insuranceTERM/CANCL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 1, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 31, 2018
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Oct 22, 2013
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOUISVILLE | KY | 28 | 5 |
| SEYMOUR IN | IN | 4 | 1 |
| SHELBYVILLE | KY | 4 | 0 |
| SHEPHERDSVILLE | KY | 3 | 0 |
| JEFFERSONVILLE IN | IN | 2 | 0 |
| SELLERSBURG IN | IN | 2 | 0 |
| BOWLING GREEN | KY | 2 | 0 |
| CLARKSVILLE IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| ELIZABETHTOWN | KY | 1 | 0 |
| LEXINGTON | KY | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 22 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 |
| 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 |
| 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC840578
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NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
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WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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