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  • Common (Property) authority is currently revoked as of Aug 29, 2016 · Docket MC917805.
  • Contract (Property) authority is currently revoked as of Aug 29, 2016 · Docket MC917805.

GOLD WATSON LOGISTICS INC

USDOT 2634693 Active Based in YORBA LINDA, CA
Operating authority
Insurance

HYUNDAI MARINE & FIRE INS CO LTD (US BRANCH) · 91X

HYUNDAI MARINE & FIRE INS CO LTD (US BRANCH) · BIPD/Primary

2 active policies

BOC-3 agent

SKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INC

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
16
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
10.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
4 all-time
Authorities
4
2 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

GOLD WATSON LOGISTICS INC is a motor carrier based in YORBA LINDA, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2634693. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 16 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 10.0%. 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.

Operating authority revoked or suspended

FMCSA records show revoked or suspended authority for: Common (Property), Contract (Property). A carrier cannot legally operate under a revoked authority type until it is reinstated. See the critical warnings and authority records below for docket-level detail.

Carrier overview

GOLD WATSON LOGISTICS INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Yorba Linda, CA. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 14.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 22% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (2) and AZ (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

14.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (83.3% of violations); top code 393.11(a)(1) (Lighting devices/reflectors) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner, Wabash National, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance & contact

vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 10.0% vs 6.7% +3.3 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.00 vs 1.80 -0.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Location & Contact
5074 BURGUNDY LN
YORBA LINDA, CA 92886
Phone: 6264758688
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 2634693
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 91,015 mi

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 10.0% is slightly above typical carriers of this size.
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 241,670 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
10%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 241,670 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +10 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 241,670 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Aug 29, 2016 to Mar 21, 2018 (569 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 21, 2016 to Mar 8, 2018 (564 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-04

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 violations
Hours of Service
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Arizona (AZ) 2 1 50.0% Apr 14, 2026
California (CA) 2 0 0.0% Jan 27, 2026
Iowa (IA) 1 0 0.0% Aug 10, 2024
Oklahoma (OK) 1 0 0.0% Jul 14, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 16
Hyundai Translead 6
Wabash National 2
Stoughton 1
Stri 1
Trim 1
Utility 1
Vang 1
Recent Inspections (16 rows) View all 16 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87591548 Apr 14, 2026 AZ 2 EHRENBERG AZ
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
CA ZP67419 · 3AKJGLDV7JSJT4055
3 9A-LTSI, 9A-LCL, 95F Yes
86940355 Jan 27, 2026 CA 3 GRAPEVINE IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA ZP67419 · 3AKJGLDV7JSJT4055
0 — No
86697667 Jan 2, 2026 CA 1 CASTAIC IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA ZP67419 · 3AKJGLDV7JSJT4055
0 — No
82372528 Aug 10, 2024 IA 2 ia-01---i80-wb-mm-151-mitchellvil
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA YP33914 · 1FUJHHDR1KLKE4444
2 395.8, 393.75(c) No
82118320 Jul 14, 2024 OK 3 LOVE PORT OF ENTRY
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA XP37074 · 3AKJGLD52FSGD2850
0 — No
82138748 Jul 11, 2024 AZ 2 CASA GRANDE AZ
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
CA XP37074 · 3AKJGLD52FSGD2850
4 393.11(a)(1), 396.17(c), 393.60(c) No
81604156 May 8, 2024 IL 3 il-017---brownstown---i-70-e/b
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA XP37074 · 3AKJGLD52FSGD2850
0 — No
81335217 Apr 12, 2024 MO 1 JOPLIN MO
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
CA YP85859 · 3AKJHHDV6HSHY7869
15 395.3(a)(2), 395.3(a)(3)(i), 395.24 Yes
81359004 Apr 10, 2024 AZ 3 TOPOCK AZ
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
CA YP85859 · 3AKJHHDV6HSHY7869
4 395.8(e)(1), 395.3(a)(2), 395.3(a)(3)(i) No
81287841 Apr 1, 2024 TN 3 KNOXVILLE TN
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
CA YP85859 · 3AKJHHDV6HSHY7869
0 — No
81248282 Apr 1, 2024 KY 3 LONDON
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA YP85859 · 3AKJHHDV6HSHY7869
1 392.2 No
80979404 Feb 22, 2024 AZ 2 CHANDLER AZ
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
CA XP64870 · 1FUJGLDR3GLGW8521
4 393.60(c), 392.2-SLLIFTA, 395.3(a)(3)(ii) No
80875686 Feb 15, 2024 CA 1 CASTAIC IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA YP21212 · 3AKJHHDR7KSKH2561
4 395.8(a)(1), 396.9(d)(2), 393.45(b)(2) Yes
80818133 Feb 8, 2024 CA 1 CASTAIC IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA YP21212 · 3AKJHHDR7KSKH2561
2 395.8(a)(1), 393.45(b)(2) Yes
80363528 Dec 11, 2023 CA 1 ca-needles-area-(vidal-junction)
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA YP21212 · 3AKJHHDR7KSKH2561
3 395.8, 393.45(b)(2), 393.75(a)(1) No
79075760 Jul 5, 2023 AZ 3 INTERSTATE 8
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
AZ YP21212 · 3AKJHHDR7KSKH2561
1 391.11(b)(4) Yes
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
CA5451901167 Aug 21, 2019 CA 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
CA5251904906 Jul 26, 2019 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CA4611900471 Jul 4, 2019 CA 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
AL0005722064 Nov 3, 2015 AL 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (4 dockets)
COMMON
MC917805
Active
Granted Dec 12, 2024
View full authority record →
CONTRACT
MC917805
Active
Granted Dec 12, 2024
View full authority record →
MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
MC917805
Revoked
Granted Jun 4, 2015 Revoked Aug 29, 2016
View full authority record →
MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
MC917805
Revoked
Granted Jun 4, 2015 Revoked Aug 29, 2016
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Aug 29, 2016 MC917805 Common (Property) REVOKED —
Aug 29, 2016 MC917805 Contract (Property) REVOKED —
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Mar 21, 2018 MC917805-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Jun 4, 2015 MC917805-P CPL PERMIT CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (19 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
HYUNDAI MARINE & FIRE INS CO LTD (US BRANCH) HICA-1-25-102623 91X Jun 3, 2025 On file ACTIVE
HYUNDAI MARINE & FIRE INS CO LTD (US BRANCH) HICA-1-25-102623 BIPD/Primary Jun 3, 2025 On file ACTIVE
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA982088595 BIPD/Primary Jan 8, 2025 Jun 3, 2025 REPLACED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA982088595 BIPD/Primary Jun 3, 2024 Jan 8, 2025 CANCELLED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA974386903 BIPD/Primary Oct 20, 2023 Jun 3, 2024 REPLACED
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY BE20172323-00 BIPD/Primary Oct 20, 2022 Oct 20, 2023 CANCELLED
TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TSAACA-AL-0000212-00 BIPD/Primary Oct 20, 2021 Oct 20, 2022 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. CP6225682-1 BIPD/Primary Aug 11, 2021 Oct 20, 2021 REPLACED
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. CP6225682-1 BIPD/Primary Aug 11, 2021 Nov 19, 2021 CANCELLED
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC MDX-21-183550-00 BIPD/Primary Mar 8, 2021 Aug 11, 2021 CANCELLED
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC MDX-20-160494-00 BIPD/Primary Nov 13, 2020 Mar 31, 2021 CANCELLED
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC MDX-20-160494-00 BIPD/Primary Nov 13, 2020 Mar 8, 2021 REPLACED
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC MDX-19-160494-00 BIPD/Primary Mar 8, 2020 Nov 13, 2020 CANCELLED
AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY FCT002527-01 BIPD/Primary Mar 8, 2019 Mar 8, 2020 CANCELLED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA 6607751 BIPD/Primary Mar 8, 2018 Mar 8, 2019 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 564 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Aug 21, 2016 to Mar 8, 2018
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA 3798943 BIPD/Primary May 28, 2016 Aug 21, 2016 CANCELLED
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY BA2602130 BIPD/Primary May 28, 2015 Jun 8, 2016 CANCELLED
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY BA2602130 BIPD/Primary May 28, 2015 May 28, 2016 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jun 3, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  2. Jan 8, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  3. Jan 2, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  4. Jun 3, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  5. Oct 20, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  6. Oct 20, 2023
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Oct 24, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  8. Oct 20, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Nov 19, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
  10. Oct 20, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
  11. Aug 11, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  12. Aug 11, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
  13. Mar 31, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
  14. Mar 9, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  15. Mar 8, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
  16. Nov 13, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
  17. Nov 5, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  18. Mar 9, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  19. Mar 8, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY
  20. Mar 8, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  21. Mar 21, 2018
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  22. Aug 29, 2016
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  23. Aug 29, 2016
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  24. Aug 29, 2016
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  25. Aug 29, 2016
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 569 days (through Mar 21, 2018)
  26. Aug 21, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  27. Aug 21, 2016
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 564 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 8, 2018)
  28. Jun 8, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  29. May 28, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  30. May 27, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
CASTAIC IF CA 3 2
CASA GRANDE AZ AZ 1 0
CHANDLER AZ AZ 1 0
EHRENBERG AZ AZ 1 1
INTERSTATE 8 AZ 1 1
TOPOCK AZ AZ 1 0
GRAPEVINE IF CA 1 0
LONDON KY 1 0
JOPLIN MO MO 1 1
LOVE PORT OF ENTRY OK 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Hours of Service 4 0
395.3(a)(2) Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit Hours of Service 4 1
393.45(b)(2) Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
395.30(b)(1) Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD Hours of Service 3 0
395.3(a)(3)(i) 395.3(a)(3)(i) Hours of Service 3 1
395.8(e)(1) 395.8(e)(1) Hours of Service 3 0
393.11(a)(1) Lighting devices/reflectors Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.60(c) Glazing/window obstructions Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
395.8 Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) Hours of Service 2 0
395.8(a)(1) Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service Hours of Service 2 2
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How to verify GOLD WATSON LOGISTICS INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
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  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. 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.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about GOLD WATSON LOGISTICS INC

Is GOLD WATSON LOGISTICS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. GOLD WATSON LOGISTICS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2634693 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is GOLD WATSON LOGISTICS INC's safety rating? ▾
GOLD WATSON LOGISTICS INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has GOLD WATSON LOGISTICS INC had? ▾
16 roadside inspections are on file for GOLD WATSON LOGISTICS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is GOLD WATSON LOGISTICS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
GOLD WATSON LOGISTICS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 10.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is GOLD WATSON LOGISTICS INC based? ▾
GOLD WATSON LOGISTICS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 5074 BURGUNDY LN, YORBA LINDA, California 92886. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does GOLD WATSON LOGISTICS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. GOLD WATSON LOGISTICS INC holds 2 active FMCSA operating authorities (MC917805, MC917805). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does GOLD WATSON LOGISTICS INC operate? ▾
GOLD WATSON LOGISTICS INC self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has GOLD WATSON LOGISTICS INC had any crashes? ▾
4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for GOLD WATSON LOGISTICS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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