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JAMES MICHAEL WATSON

DOT 2482795
MC 1805587
Entity Carrier
385 E JOHNSON, JONESBORO, AR 72401 · Interstate authority
Safety: Not rated1 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
2482795
ACTIVE

Overview

JAMES MICHAEL WATSON is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Mar 2026, based in Jonesboro, Arkansas. It operates a fleet of 5 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire, Exempt For Hire and Private Property. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van and Tanker.

Safety & Compliance

Not rated
Safety rating
33.333333333333336%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
33.333333333333336%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityCommon
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedMar 2026
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 20
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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9 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

6
Inspections, 24 mo
17
Violations, 24 mo
5
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-02-24
393.9A-LLPL — Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative (Unit 2)
2026-02-24
393.45B2-B-AIR — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 1)
2026-02-24
383.23A2-LCDLN — License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL (Unit D)Out of Service
2026-02-24
391.41APC — Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency (Unit D)Out of Service
2026-02-24
393.9A-LIL — Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 2)
2026-01-13
392.2-SLLIRP — State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation (Unit 1)
2026-01-13
392.2-SLLIFTA — State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation (Unit 1)
2026-01-13
393.9A-LTSI — Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-01-13
393.207A-STCB — Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-09-03
390.21TB2-DOT — Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT (Unit 1)
2025-08-19
392.2-SLLS2 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2025-08-19
392.2-SLLSIV — State/Local Laws - State insurance violation (Unit D)
2025-04-14
396.17C-PI — Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection (Unit 1)
2025-04-14
391.11B5-LNCDLNVL — License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction (Unit D)Out of Service
2025-04-14
392.2-SLLTL — State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation (Unit D)
2025-04-14
392.2-SLLRD — State/Local Laws - Reckless driving (Unit D)
2025-02-13
392.2-SLLSR — State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation (Unit 1)

Fleet Profile

Power units5
Drivers5
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classSmall carrier (1–10 units)
Hazmat carrierYes
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For HireExempt For HirePrivate Property

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-1805587

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is JAMES MICHAEL WATSON authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 2482795 holds Common operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does JAMES MICHAEL WATSON carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is JAMES MICHAEL WATSON's safety rating?
JAMES MICHAEL WATSON does not currently have a safety rating on file with FMCSA. That's common: ratings come from an on-site compliance review, and most carriers have never been selected for one. Its driver out-of-service rate is 33.333333333333336% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does JAMES MICHAEL WATSON operate?
It runs 5 power units with 5 drivers on file.

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385 E JOHNSON
JONESBORO, AR 72401
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