WATSON'S TRANSPORT LLC

USDOT 4018837 • 611 GRAND RESERVE DRIVE, DAVENPORT, FL, 33837

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:1 active

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
4,018,837
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
8632587242
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
100,000
Physical Address
611 GRAND RESERVE DRIVE, DAVENPORT, FL, 33837
Contact

Risk Signals3 flagged

HIGH
1 active Out-of-Service order
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 23.1%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 16.4 percentage points above average.
HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Dec 3, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1515277REVOKEDDec 23, 2024Oct 14, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INCBIPD/PrimarySWR-FL-0005514-25ON FILEDec 3, 2025Apr 2, 2026

Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INCBIPD/PrimarySWR-FL-0004160-25CANCELLEDJul 6, 2025Oct 3, 2025
SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INCBIPD/PrimarySWR-FL-0004160-25REPLACEDJan 4, 2025Jul 6, 2025
SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INCBIPD/PrimarySWR-FL-0004160-25CANCELLEDJan 4, 2025Aug 30, 2025
SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INCBIPD/PrimarySWR-FL-0004160-25CANCELLEDJan 4, 2025Jul 6, 2025
SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INCBIPD/PrimarySWR-FL-0004160-25REPLACEDJan 4, 2025Jan 4, 2025
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTIEFL002341-01CANCELLEDSep 13, 2024Dec 13, 2024
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTIEFL002341-01REPLACEDAug 13, 2024Sep 13, 2024
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTIEFL002341-00CANCELLEDFeb 8, 2024Sep 13, 2024
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTIEFL002341-00CANCELLEDSep 13, 2023Mar 14, 2024
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTIEFL002341-00REPLACEDSep 13, 2023Feb 8, 2024
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary2-CWH-FL-19-S0116100-00REPLACEDFeb 23, 2023Sep 13, 2023
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary2-CWH-FL-19-S0116100-00REPLACEDFeb 23, 2023Feb 23, 2023
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary2-CWH-FL-19-S0116100-00CANCELLEDFeb 23, 2023Aug 1, 2023
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary2-CWH-FL-19-S0116100-00CANCELLEDFeb 23, 2023Sep 26, 2023
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary2-CWH-FL-19-S0116100-00REPLACEDFeb 23, 2023Feb 23, 2023
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary2-CWH-FL-19-S0116100-00CANCELLEDFeb 23, 2023Aug 29, 2023

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELSOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INCSWR-FL-0005514-25BIPD/PrimaryApr 2, 2026Apr 2, 2026
CANCELSOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INCSWR-FL-0004160-25BIPD/PrimaryOct 3, 2025Oct 3, 2025
TERM/CANCLSOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INCSWR-FL-0004160-25BIPD/PrimaryAug 30, 2025Aug 30, 2025
TERM/CANCLSOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INCSWR-FL-0004160-25BIPD/PrimaryJul 6, 2025Jul 6, 2025
TERM/REPLSOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INCSWR-FL-0004160-25BIPD/PrimaryJul 6, 2025Jul 6, 2025
TERM/REPLSOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INCSWR-FL-0004160-25BIPD/PrimaryJan 4, 2025Jan 4, 2025
CANCELKNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTIEFL002341-01BIPD/PrimaryDec 13, 2024Dec 13, 2024
TERM/REPLKNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTIEFL002341-01BIPD/PrimarySep 13, 2024Sep 13, 2024
CANCELKNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTIEFL002341-00BIPD/PrimarySep 13, 2024Sep 13, 2024
TERM/CANCLKNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTIEFL002341-00BIPD/PrimaryMar 14, 2024Mar 14, 2024
TERM/REPLKNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTIEFL002341-00BIPD/PrimaryFeb 8, 2024Feb 8, 2024
TERM/CANCLACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY2-CWH-FL-19-S0116100-00BIPD/PrimarySep 26, 2023Sep 26, 2023
TERM/REPLACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY2-CWH-FL-19-S0116100-00BIPD/PrimarySep 13, 2023Sep 13, 2023
TERM/CANCLACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY2-CWH-FL-19-S0116100-00BIPD/PrimaryAug 29, 2023Aug 29, 2023
TERM/CANCLACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY2-CWH-FL-19-S0116100-00BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2023Aug 1, 2023
TERM/REPLACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY2-CWH-FL-19-S0116100-00BIPD/PrimaryFeb 23, 2023Feb 23, 2023
TERM/REPLACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY2-CWH-FL-19-S0116100-00BIPD/PrimaryFeb 23, 2023Feb 23, 2023

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-1515277INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-1515277INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (8 events)

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Authority Action History (8 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1515277MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDDec 4, 2025Unknown
MC1515277COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 9, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 20, 2025
MC1515277MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDJan 24, 2025REVOKEDOct 14, 2025
MC1515277COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 19, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 16, 2024
MC1515277COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 30, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 15, 2023
MC1515277COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 2, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 7, 2023
MC1515277COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 5, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 7, 2023
MC1515277MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMar 9, 2023REVOKEDDec 23, 2024

Out-of-Service Orders (1)

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Out-of-Service Orders (1)
OOS DateReasonStatusRescinded
Oct 13, 2024Unsatisfactory = UnfitACTIVENov 19, 2024

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
95%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
13
Violations
38
10 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
23.1%
Driver OOS %
23.1%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
2
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 13 of 13 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

8 states13 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (38 violations from 13 inspections)

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Violation Summary (38 violations from 13 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2FTOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-BHCRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLILCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.82DUMTTexting while driving1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75ATires/tubes - general defects116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75CTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:385.13A2-OOSO385.13A2-OOSO11General/Admin
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:391.15(a)Driving while disqualified1110Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.82(a)(1)Texting while driving1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.30(b)(1)Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
23.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
On par with national average
Driver OOS Rate
23.1%vs nat'l 6.7%
+16.4 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.92vs nat'l 1.80
+1.12 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

9 total · 44.4% OOS
2024-052026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Sep 5, 2025SCTOW00ANDERSONI-85 SB 18.5 MILE MARKER...945365WATSON'S TRANSPORT LLC

Enforcement Actions

1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties

1 Enforcement Case

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1 Enforcement Case
Case NumberClosed DateViolation Code(s)SettlementSubject Type
FL-2024-0237-US1896Oct 18, 2024382.301(a)$2,510Carrier

Compliance Timeline

22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Apr 2, 2026
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC • BIPD/Primary
Oct 14, 2025
Authority
Oct 3, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC • BIPD/Primary
Sep 5, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in SC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 30, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC • BIPD/Primary
Jul 6, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC • BIPD/Primary
Jul 6, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC • BIPD/Primary
Jan 4, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC • BIPD/Primary
Dec 13, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 19, 2024
OOS
OOS order rescinded
Unsatisfactory = Unfit
Oct 18, 2024
Enforcement
Enforcement case closed • $2,510
Case FL-2024-0237-US1896 • 382.301(a)
Oct 13, 2024
OOS
OOS order issued
Unsatisfactory = Unfit
Sep 13, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 13, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 14, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 8, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 26, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 13, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 29, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 1, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 23, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 23, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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