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R E WATSON INC

USDOT 81376 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: RONALD E. WATSON Company officer 2: TODD WATSON General Freight Grain / Feed / Hay Coal / Coke Dry Bulk Paper Products Other (AGGREGATES) Based in HAMILTON, OH Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Jan 1, 2003
Policy effective · Aug 29, 2023
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 28 days Dec 4, 2002 → Jan 1, 2003
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record 39 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: RONALD E. WATSON
Company officer 2: TODD WATSON
Cargo: General Freight, Grain / Feed / Hay, Coal / Coke, Dry Bulk
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — R E WATSON INC (USDOT 81376)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): RONALD E. WATSON (Company officer); TODD WATSON (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 28 days — Dec 4, 2002 → Jan 1, 2003
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 39 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/81376/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 1% (better). Vehicle OOS 100% vs peer median 17.6% (worse). n=13428 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Fleet size changes

Daily change log ↓
  • Power Units +3 (71 → 74) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
  • Drivers −2 (50 → 48) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing

BOC-3 agent

NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 81376
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC017605
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer RONALD E. WATSON
Company officer 2 TODD WATSON
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Grain / Feed / Hay, Coal / Coke, Dry Bulk, Paper Products, Other (AGGREGATES)
Fleet size 74 units
Drivers 48
Annual mileage 1,786,892 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (513) 863-0070
Email: [email protected]
Physical
2728 HAMILTON CLEVES ROAD
HAMILTON, OH 45013
Mailing
PO BOX 277
ROSS, OH 45061
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 81376
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 1,786,892 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 100.0% vs 23.4% +76.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.22 vs 1.80 -1.58
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 25 0 0
Trailers 25 0 0
Trucks 49 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 39 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 1 0 1
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 1 1 2
Crash reports 0 1 1 2

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 13 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 9 9 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 11.11% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
74
Drivers
48
Inspections
13
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
100.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
2
39 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

R E WATSON INC is a corporation based in HAMILTON, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 81376. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 74 power units and 48 drivers, with 13 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

R E WATSON INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 71 power units and 50 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Hamilton, OH. Across 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.1% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common and contract.

Inspection profile

9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 125% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in OH (6) and IN (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

11.1% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (50.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 71 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 50 drivers; Peterbilt, International, and Western Star are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 100.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 13,428 ACTIVE carriers operating 37–111 power units (±50% of this carrier's 74 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1%
Median across 13,428 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -1 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
100%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
17.6%
Median across 13,428 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +82.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Dec 4, 2002 to Jan 1, 2003 (28 days)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change

Record Changes

    • Drivers 50 48
      FMCSA Company Census
    • Power Units 71 74
      FMCSA Company Census

Power Units Over Time

May 25, 2026 May 25, 2026

Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2026-03

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
1 violation
Vehicle Maintenance
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Ohio (OH) 6 1 16.7% Mar 18, 2026
Indiana (IN) 2 0 0.0% Mar 9, 2026
Kentucky (KY) 1 0 0.0% Sep 9, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 5
Western Star 3
International 2
Kenworth 1
Schien Bod 1
Trailer 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 — 0.04 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 — 5.00 5 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (13 rows) View all 13 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87338096 Mar 18, 2026 OH 3 MIDDLETOWN OH
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWZ5398 · 5KJJBWFM4RLVD0106
0 — No
87260004 Mar 9, 2026 IN 2 WEST HARRISON IN
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH PNS7360 · 1HTMKAAN1CH625432
0 — No
86872051 Jan 21, 2026 OH 2 MIDDLETOWN OH
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH PWJ3825 · 2NP3LJ0X0KM234192
1 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
86849362 Jan 19, 2026 OH 3 —
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH PWL5257 · 1NKZL40X4LJ391587
0 — No
86306687 Nov 11, 2025 OH 3 MIDDLETOWN OH
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN YBU3427 · 1HTMMAAM8BH283526
0 — No
85721471 Sep 9, 2025 KY 3 HEBRON
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH PWM9814 · 1NPXL40X3MD661894
0 — No
84067146 Mar 6, 2025 OH 3 MIDDLETOWN OH
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH RA778424 · 5KKHBWFM6NLNN4190
0 — No
83699863 Jan 23, 2025 OH 3 GROESBECK OH
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH PWQ8748 · 1NPXL40X6MD765716
0 — No
82802132 Sep 25, 2024 IN 3 LAWRENCEBURG IN
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH PWP7027 · 1NPXL40X8MD765717
1 392.2 No
80198669 Nov 15, 2023 IN 3 LAWRENCEBURG IN
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH PWM9813 · 1NPXL40X1MD661893
2 392.2, 396.17C-PI No
80146465 Nov 13, 2023 OH 3 —
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH PWT3825 · 5KKHBWFM6NLNN4190
0 — No
79060722 Jul 5, 2023 OH 2 ROAD PATROL
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PVW5989 · 2HSCEAPR85C178092
0 — No
78863509 Jun 8, 2023 IN 3 in-i-275-n/b-@-16mm
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH PWT3826 · 5KKHBWFM8NLNN4191
1 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (39 rows) View all 39 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
OH0253160994 Aug 13, 2025 OH 1 0 Yes No Fatal
OH0256133901 Jul 17, 2025 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0243120423 Jul 5, 2024 OH 0 3 Yes No Injury
OH0233136772 Aug 10, 2023 OH 0 2 Yes No Injury
OH0213209491 Oct 28, 2021 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0214121401 Jun 16, 2021 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH0204188376 Sep 12, 2020 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0204109125 Jun 15, 2020 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0903415251 Jul 24, 2019 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH0186173587 Oct 18, 2018 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0177057683 Dec 8, 2017 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH0177035479 Jul 25, 2017 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH0174017539 Jul 25, 2017 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH0166027202 Feb 23, 2016 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0154026405 Sep 2, 2015 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH0157051738 Aug 3, 2015 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH0146144067 Dec 17, 2014 OH 0 2 Yes No Injury
OH0146127582 Nov 17, 2014 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH0147030783 May 15, 2014 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0146019163 Feb 15, 2014 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0126021241 Nov 28, 2012 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0108001365 Jan 6, 2010 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0098090164 May 20, 2009 OH 0 1 No No Injury
OH0088134061 Aug 19, 2008 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
KY0070571697 May 22, 2008 KY 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC017605
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (21 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. 1C412421 BIPD/Primary — Aug 29, 2023 Aug 29, 2023 REPLACED
BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION CAP 3733883 91X $1,000,000 Aug 29, 2023 On file ACTIVE
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA Y-840-1C412421-TIL-12 BIPD/Primary — Aug 29, 2012 Aug 29, 2023 REPLACED
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. CSP 3 410 666 BIPD/Primary — Oct 13, 2007 Aug 29, 2012 REPLACED
OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. BMO 5207496 CARGO — Aug 29, 2003 Aug 29, 2003 REPLACED
OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. BMO CARGO — Aug 29, 2003 Aug 29, 2003 REPLACED
OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. BMO (04) 520 749 64 CARGO — Aug 29, 2003 Aug 29, 2003 REPLACED
OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 52074964 34 — Aug 29, 2003 On file ACTIVE
OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. BMO (04) 520 749 64 CARGO — Aug 29, 2003 Nov 13, 2003 CANCELLED
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. CWP 3 410 666 BIPD/Primary — Jan 1, 2003 Oct 13, 2007 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 28 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Dec 4, 2002 to Jan 1, 2003
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. DSHA00000164 CARGO — Aug 29, 2002 Aug 29, 2003 CANCELLED
OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. BMO (99) 52 07 49 64 CARGO — Aug 29, 1996 Aug 29, 2002 REPLACED
OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. BQO (97) 5207 4964 BIPD/Primary — Aug 29, 1996 Jul 31, 1998 NAME CHANGED
OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. BQO (99) 52 07 49 64 BIPD/Primary — Aug 29, 1996 Dec 4, 2002 CANCELLED
OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. BAO(96)52074964 BIPD/Primary — Aug 29, 1995 Aug 29, 1996 REPLACED
OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. BMO (96)52 07 49 64 CARGO — Aug 29, 1995 Jul 31, 1998 NAME CHANGED
FIDELITY & GUARANTY INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS 1AT 3000 11338 02 BIPD/Primary — Aug 29, 1994 Aug 29, 1995 REPLACED
FIDELITY & GUARANTY INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS 1MP 300502356 02 CARGO — Aug 29, 1994 Oct 5, 1995 CANCELLED
FIDELITY & GUARANTY INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS 1MP 300502356 01 BIPD/Excess — Aug 29, 1993 Jul 31, 1998 NAME CHANGED
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. IMP07739348100 CARGO — Aug 29, 1988 Feb 10, 1995 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Aug 29, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  2. Aug 29, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  3. Aug 29, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
  4. Oct 13, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
  5. Nov 13, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  6. Oct 10, 2003
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  7. Aug 29, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  8. Aug 29, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
  9. Aug 29, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  10. Aug 29, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  11. Jan 8, 2003
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  12. Dec 4, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  13. Dec 4, 2002
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 28 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jan 1, 2003)
  14. Aug 29, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  15. Sep 15, 1998
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  16. Jul 31, 1998
    insurance
    NAMECHG — OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  17. Jul 31, 1998
    insurance
    NAMECHG — OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  18. Jul 31, 1998
    insurance
    NAMECHG — FIDELITY & GUARANTY INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS
  19. Aug 29, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  20. Nov 7, 1995
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  21. Oct 5, 1995
    insurance
    CANCEL — FIDELITY & GUARANTY INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS
  22. Aug 29, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIDELITY & GUARANTY INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS
  23. Mar 22, 1995
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  24. Feb 10, 1995
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
  25. Feb 13, 1991
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  26. Nov 7, 1988
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  27. Mar 22, 1984
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  28. Jan 16, 1984
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  29. Sep 8, 1983
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  30. Dec 2, 1982
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  31. Jan 16, 1981
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  32. Jul 31, 1980
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
MIDDLETOWN OH OH 4 1
LAWRENCEBURG IN IN 2 0
WEST HARRISON IN IN 1 0
HEBRON KY 1 0
GROESBECK OH OH 1 0
ROAD PATROL OH 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 3 0
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How to verify R E WATSON INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about R E WATSON INC

Is R E WATSON INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. R E WATSON INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 81376 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is R E WATSON INC's safety rating? ▾
R E WATSON INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has R E WATSON INC had? ▾
13 roadside inspections are on file for R E WATSON INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is R E WATSON INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
R E WATSON INC's peak out-of-service rate is 100.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is R E WATSON INC based? ▾
R E WATSON INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2728 HAMILTON CLEVES ROAD, HAMILTON, Ohio 45013. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does R E WATSON INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. R E WATSON INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC017605). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does R E WATSON INC operate? ▾
R E WATSON INC self-reports 74 power units and 48 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has R E WATSON INC had any crashes? ▾
39 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for R E WATSON INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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