WATSON'S TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 4018837 • 611 GRAND RESERVE DRIVE, DAVENPORT, FL, 33837
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals3 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-1515277 | REVOKED | Dec 23, 2024 | Oct 14, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-FL-0005514-25 | ON FILE | Dec 3, 2025 | Apr 2, 2026 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-FL-0004160-25 | CANCELLED | Jul 6, 2025 | Oct 3, 2025 |
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-FL-0004160-25 | REPLACED | Jan 4, 2025 | Jul 6, 2025 |
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-FL-0004160-25 | CANCELLED | Jan 4, 2025 | Aug 30, 2025 |
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-FL-0004160-25 | CANCELLED | Jan 4, 2025 | Jul 6, 2025 |
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-FL-0004160-25 | REPLACED | Jan 4, 2025 | Jan 4, 2025 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIEFL002341-01 | CANCELLED | Sep 13, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIEFL002341-01 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIEFL002341-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 8, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIEFL002341-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 13, 2023 | Mar 14, 2024 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIEFL002341-00 | REPLACED | Sep 13, 2023 | Feb 8, 2024 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CWH-FL-19-S0116100-00 | REPLACED | Feb 23, 2023 | Sep 13, 2023 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CWH-FL-19-S0116100-00 | REPLACED | Feb 23, 2023 | Feb 23, 2023 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CWH-FL-19-S0116100-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CWH-FL-19-S0116100-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2023 | Sep 26, 2023 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CWH-FL-19-S0116100-00 | REPLACED | Feb 23, 2023 | Feb 23, 2023 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CWH-FL-19-S0116100-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2023 | Aug 29, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-FL-0005514-25 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2026 | Apr 2, 2026 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-FL-0004160-25 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2025 | Oct 3, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-FL-0004160-25 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2025 | Aug 30, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-FL-0004160-25 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 2025 | Jul 6, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-FL-0004160-25 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 2025 | Jul 6, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-FL-0004160-25 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2025 | Jan 4, 2025 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEFL002341-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEFL002341-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 13, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEFL002341-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 13, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEFL002341-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 14, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEFL002341-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 8, 2024 | Feb 8, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-FL-19-S0116100-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 26, 2023 | Sep 26, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-FL-19-S0116100-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 13, 2023 | Sep 13, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-FL-19-S0116100-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2023 | Aug 29, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-FL-19-S0116100-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-FL-19-S0116100-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2023 | Feb 23, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-FL-19-S0116100-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2023 | Feb 23, 2023 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1515277 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-1515277 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1515277 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 4, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC1515277 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2025 |
| MC1515277 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 24, 2025 | REVOKED | Oct 14, 2025 |
| MC1515277 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 16, 2024 |
| MC1515277 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 30, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2023 |
| MC1515277 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 7, 2023 |
| MC1515277 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2023 |
| MC1515277 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 9, 2023 | REVOKED | Dec 23, 2024 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2024 | Unsatisfactory = Unfit | ACTIVE | Nov 19, 2024 |
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
8 states • 13 inspections
Violation Summary (38 violations from 13 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BHCR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:385.13A2-OOSO | 385.13A2-OOSO | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (13 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | ANDERSON | I-85 SB 18.5 MILE MARKER | ...945365 | WATSON'S TRANSPORT LLC |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL-2024-0237-US1896 | Oct 18, 2024 | 382.301(a) | $2,510 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records