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WATSON ICE
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is pending (last known)FMCSA has not granted the authority yet.
FF42767: Common carrier pending
FF42770: no authority granted
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (870) 932-3366, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1162422 or FF42767 or FF42770.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
1 of 7 · Arkansas avg 16.9%
2 of 8 · Arkansas avg 1.9%
8 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | TN | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Dec 5, 2025 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2025 | AR | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 1, 2025 | AR | 1 | 3 | No |
| Sep 5, 2025 | AR | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 12, 2025 | AR | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 21, 2025 | AR | 1 | 5 | No |
| Jul 8, 2025 | MS | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Arkansas average covers 50,531 vehicle and 86,609 driver inspections of all Arkansas-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
9 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 12 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Arkansas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 | 66.7% | 66.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 22.2% | 2.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 11.1% | 18.9% |
8 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 2 | 2 |
| Tires - All others more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A1TAOBETA | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 1 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Arkansas column is the mix across all Arkansas-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | Jonesboro, AR | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Jonesboro, AR | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 3511453 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1162422, FF42767, FF42770 |
| Legal name | WATSON ICE |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 12 |
| Drivers | 14 |
| Annual mileage | 360,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 27, 2020 · 5 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 25, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayMeatChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherOther
Questions about WATSON ICE
What does WATSON ICE's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for WATSON ICE (MC1162422, FF42767, FF42770), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about WATSON ICE is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking WATSON ICE?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3511453. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (870) 932-3366, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1162422 or FF42767 or FF42770, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (870) 932-3366
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES MICHAEL WATSON Carrier · DBA WATSON ICE COMPANY |
Wynne, AR | 2482795 | MC1805587 | 5 | Active Current · Motus |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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