RONALD RAY DEFFENBAUGH

USDOT 480861 • DBA: B J WATSON & CO • 6405 OLD SEWARD HIGHWAY, ANCHORAGE, AK, 99518

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
480,861
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Individual / Sole Proprietor
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
9075611957
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
170,000
Physical Address
6405 OLD SEWARD HIGHWAY, ANCHORAGE, AK, 99518
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Dec 31, 2013
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-319498ACTIVEUnknownNov 4, 2010

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBUI-003024ON FILEDec 31, 2013Dec 31, 2015
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICABIPDPST 264633ON FILEDec 31, 1998Dec 31, 2000

Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBUI-003024CANCELLEDDec 31, 2013Jan 29, 2016
PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryP0009-100274REPLACEDMay 30, 2011Dec 31, 2013
PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryP0009-100274CANCELLEDNov 30, 2010May 30, 2011
PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryP0009-100274CANCELLEDMay 26, 2009Nov 30, 2010
PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryP0009-100274CANCELLEDDec 31, 2007May 26, 2009
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryN013-100274REPLACEDDec 31, 2006Dec 31, 2007
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.BIPD/PrimarySCI-CN-100274REPLACEDDec 31, 2004Dec 31, 2006
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.BIPD/PrimarySCI-CN-100274CANCELLEDDec 31, 2004Feb 7, 2007
ZC INS. CO /CONVERIUM INS.(NA) INC.BIPD/PrimarySCI-PK-003549-00REPLACEDDec 31, 2000Dec 31, 2004
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/PrimaryMCP4000333-02CANCELLEDMay 12, 1998Feb 5, 1999
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/Primary5GLA9482915-01REPLACEDMay 27, 1997May 12, 1998
HOUSTON GENERAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary5GLA948291501REPLACEDDec 31, 1996May 27, 1997

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLHUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYBUI-003024BIPD/PrimaryJan 29, 2016Jan 29, 2016
TERM/REPLHUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYBUI-003024BIPD/PrimaryDec 31, 2015Dec 31, 2015
TERM/REPLPRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANYP0009-100274BIPD/PrimaryDec 31, 2013Dec 31, 2013
CANCELPRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANYP0009-100274BIPD/PrimaryMay 30, 2011May 30, 2011
CANCELPRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANYP0009-100274BIPD/PrimaryNov 30, 2010Nov 30, 2010
CANCELPRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANYP0009-100274BIPD/PrimaryMay 26, 2009May 26, 2009
TERM/REPLCLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.N013-100274BIPD/PrimaryDec 31, 2007Dec 31, 2007
TERM/CANCLCLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.SCI-CN-100274BIPD/PrimaryFeb 7, 2007Feb 7, 2007
TERM/REPLCLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.SCI-CN-100274BIPD/PrimaryDec 31, 2006Dec 31, 2006
TERM/REPLZC INS. CO /CONVERIUM INS.(NA) INC.SCI-PK-003549-00BIPD/PrimaryDec 31, 2004Dec 31, 2004
TERM/REPLROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICAPST 264633BIPDDec 31, 2000Dec 31, 2000
CANCELWESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONMCP4000333-02BIPD/PrimaryFeb 5, 1999Feb 5, 1999
TERM/REPLWESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION5GLA9482915-01BIPD/PrimaryMay 12, 1998May 12, 1998
TERM/REPLHOUSTON GENERAL INSURANCE CO.5GLA948291501BIPD/PrimaryMay 27, 1997May 27, 1997

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
CONTRACTMC-319498INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC319498CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 3, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 4, 2010
MC319498MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDJun 2, 1999Unknown
MC319498MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJul 10, 1997REVOKEDApr 20, 1999

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

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

Inspections
20
Violations
21
4 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
15.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
Crash Records
2

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
2
Apr
May
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 20 of 20 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state20 inspections

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Violation Summary (21 violations from 20 inspections)

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Violation Summary (21 violations from 20 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)505Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(a)Suspension defective427Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
15.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-8.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.05vs nat'l 1.80
-0.75 below avg

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

Inspection History (20 inspections)

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Inspection History (20 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 3, 202686943922ESTER AKAKLevel 4UNPUBLISHE DOLLY CONVERTER0No
Jan 12, 202686774669ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 18, 202586612833ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 3FRUEHAUF SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 3, 202586477611STERLING AKAKLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 5, 202585417959ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 30, 202585380795STERLING AKAKLevel 1GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER6393.47E, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.45D-BYes
Jul 1, 202585164551STERLING AKAKLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 29, 202584540468ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 16, 202584426089STERLING AKAKLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 20, 202584205329STERLING AKAKLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Feb 7, 202583823125ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 16, 202583642764ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 30, 202483504497ANCHORAGE AKAKLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 6, 202482409155VALDEZAKLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1396.17(c)No
Jul 8, 202482073185GLENN OUTBOUND WEIGH STATIONAKLevel 3FRUE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Apr 25, 202481457440GLENN OUTBOUND WEIGH STATIONAKLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 21, 202380459827GLENN OUTBOUND WEIGH STATIONAKLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 27, 202379271304MP 107 SEWARD HWYAKLevel 2EASTON CAR SEMI-TRAILER5393.75(c), 396.3(a)(1), 393.95(a)No
Jun 20, 202378948613GLENN OUTBOUND WEIGH STATIONAKLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 16, 202378649405GLENN OUTBOUND WEIGH STATIONAKLevel 2STRI INTERMODAL CHASSIS7393.207(a), 393.75(c)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

16 total · 12.5% OOS
2024-042026-02
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
2

Crash History (2 records)

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Crash History (2 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Oct 12, 2005AKFATAL10
Jan 4, 1996AKTOW00

Compliance Timeline

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

Jan 29, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 31, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 31, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 30, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 30, 2010
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 4, 2010
Authority
May 26, 2009
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 31, 2007
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 7, 2007
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 31, 2006
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 12, 2005
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Dec 31, 2004
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ZC INS. CO /CONVERIUM INS.(NA) INC. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 31, 2000
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA • BIPD
Feb 5, 1999
Insurance
Insurance cancel
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION • BIPD/Primary
May 12, 1998
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION • BIPD/Primary
May 27, 1997
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HOUSTON GENERAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 4, 1996
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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