MO WATTS TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 2940164 • 5323 TIMBERLAND DR, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72215
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-994166 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 10, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA990725963 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA990725963 | CANCELLED | Dec 18, 2024 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 03-1-C-10801226 | REPLACED | Jul 22, 2022 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 01-C-10801226 | CANCELLED | Aug 12, 2021 | Jul 22, 2022 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS097729 | CANCELLED | Nov 8, 2019 | Jan 29, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS097729 | CANCELLED | Jan 30, 2019 | Dec 11, 2019 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS097729 | REPLACED | Jan 30, 2019 | Nov 8, 2019 |
| HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A03400590 | CANCELLED | Jun 29, 2018 | Jan 25, 2019 |
| HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A03400590 | REPLACED | Jan 25, 2018 | Jan 25, 2018 |
| HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A03400590 | REPLACED | Jan 25, 2018 | Jan 25, 2018 |
| HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A03400590 | REPLACED | Jan 25, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 |
| CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | BIPD/Primary | 03TRM020688-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 25, 2017 | Jan 25, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | CA990725963 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 18, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | CA990725963 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 03-1-C-10801226 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 18, 2024 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 01-C-10801226 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2022 | Jul 22, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS097729 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 29, 2020 | Jan 29, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS097729 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2019 | Dec 11, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS097729 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2019 | Nov 8, 2019 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | A03400590 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 2019 | Jan 25, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | A03400590 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 |
| CANCEL | CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | 03TRM020688-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 2018 | Jan 25, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | A03400590 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 2018 | Jan 25, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | A03400590 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 2018 | Jan 25, 2018 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-994166 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-994166 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC994166 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 10, 2025 |
| MC994166 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 17, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC994166 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2022 |
| MC994166 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 9, 2021 | REVOKED | Aug 10, 2023 |
| MC994166 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2019 |
| MC994166 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 29, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2018 |
| MC994166 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 31, 2017 | REVOKED | Feb 4, 2020 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2022 | 90 day failure to pay fine | ACTIVE | May 26, 2022 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
13 states • 33 inspections
Violation Summary (72 violations from 33 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 4 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TBSP | Tires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPCDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(5) | 395.8(f)(5) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.4(a) | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (33 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | WAXAHACHIE | 3100 W US HIGHWAY 287 | ...KG4335 | MO WATTS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 9, 2024 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | K096 | ...GG7077 | MO WATTS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 21, 2019 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 1, 2018 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR-2022-0018-US1659 | Mar 18, 2022 | 391.11(b)(4) | $2,000 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records