HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/4018837-watsons-transport-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 21:13 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
WATSON'S TRANSPORT LLC
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average60.0% vs Florida average 26.0%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (863) 258-7242, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1515277.
- 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 of 5 · Florida avg 26.0%
1 of 9 · Florida avg 10.2%
9 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | PA | 3 | 5 | Yes |
| Apr 2, 2026 | NC | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 5, 2025 | SC | 2 | 5 | No |
| Jun 27, 2025 | MD | 2 | 4 | No |
| May 14, 2025 | SC | 3 | 2 | No |
| May 6, 2025 | SC | 3 | 3 | No |
| Apr 14, 2025 | NJ | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 13, 2025 | NC | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Nov 17, 2024 | WV | 2 | 4 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 Florida average covers 69,903 vehicle and 132,326 driver inspections of all Florida-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
14 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 27 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | Florida share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 3 | 57.1% | 61.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 35.7% | 11.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 7.1% | 20.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| Flat tire or fabric exposed Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A | 1 | 1 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 1 | 1 |
| Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922INAT | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Improper lane change Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLILC | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone Phone Call · Unsafe Driving · code 39282DUMT | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Crimped or restricted Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DBHCR | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Florida column is the mix across all Florida-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2025 | Anderson, SC | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 4018837 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1515277 |
| Legal name | WATSON'S TRANSPORT LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Annual mileage | 100,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 22, 2025) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 27, 2023 · 3 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 16, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated Food
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about WATSON'S TRANSPORT LLC
What does WATSON'S TRANSPORT LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for WATSON'S TRANSPORT LLC (MC1515277), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about WATSON'S TRANSPORT LLC 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.
What should I verify before booking WATSON'S TRANSPORT LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 4018837. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (863) 258-7242, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1515277, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (863) 258-7242
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATSON-D TRANSPORT LLC High risk Carrier |
Davenport, FL | 4571423 | MC1818399 | 2 | Pending Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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