WATSON TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 4164225 • 98 COUNTY ROAD 3310A, CLEVELAND, TX, 77327-2805
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
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Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
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
1 state • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (47 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 3 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11LR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11S | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.116 | Cargo securement - intermodal containers | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | 87118667 | US287 | TX | Level 2 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.11LR, 393.11S, 392.2RG | No |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 86916077 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | NABO SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 392.2W, 393.45DLPC | No |
| Jan 12, 2026 | 86781509 | US 59 LIVINGSTON | TX | Level 2 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 392.2W, 393.75A1, 393.9TS | Yes |
| Nov 6, 2025 | 86302318 | 716M TX105 | TX | Level 2 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 10 | 393.45B2UV, 393.205C, 393.75A1 | Yes |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 85657981 | US 59 SHEPHERD | TX | Level 2 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.207A, 393.9TS | Yes |
| Jul 22, 2025 | 85311335 | US96 NB | TX | Level 2 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 392.2W, 393.116, 393.75A1 | Yes |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 85224549 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | NABO POLE TRAILER | 11 | 392.2RG, 393.9, 393.104B | Yes |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 84926842 | US 59 | TX | Level 2 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | 393.47E, 396.17C, 393.75C | Yes |
Inspection analytics
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