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WATKINS EXPRESS FREIGHT INC

DOT 804991
MC 440782
Entity Carrier
420 DAVENPORT LN, HOPKINSVILLE, KY 42240 · Interstate authority
Safety: Not rated7 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
804991
ACTIVE

Overview

WATKINS EXPRESS FREIGHT INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Jan 2025, based in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. It operates a fleet of 65 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed and Tanker.

Safety & Compliance

Not rated
Safety rating
0.8064516129032258%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
37.5%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityContract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedJan 2025
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: 10.8
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
✓
172 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

124
Inspections, 24 mo
100
Violations, 24 mo
18
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-08-11
395.24 — HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner (Unit D)
2026-08-11
392.2-SLLIFTA — State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation (Unit 1)
2026-08-11
393.106C2-C — Cargo - Transverse tiedowns - cargo without direct contact to prevent shifting (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-08-11
392.2-SLLEWA3 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2026-08-10
392.2-SLLTCD — State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other (Unit D)
2026-08-04
393.201D-FR — Frame - Accessories improperly attached (Unit 2)
2026-08-04
396.7A-UOC — Unsafe Operations - Severe Post Crash Condition (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-08-04
396.7A-UOC — Unsafe Operations - Severe Post Crash Condition (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-08-04
396.3A1-F — Fuel - Dripping leak. (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-08-04
393.75A3-TFL — Tires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-08-04
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-08-04
393.75A2-TAOBB-6 — Tires - Any tire with observable bumps, bulge or knots (Unit 2)
2026-08-04
393.75A2-TAOBB — Tires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-08-04
393.100B-C — Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-08-04
393.75A2-TAOBB — Tires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-07-20
392.2-SLLED — State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) (Unit D)
2026-07-20
393.45B2-BHTD — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-06-25
392.2-SLLEWA2 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2026-06-24
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-06-24
393.9A-LSLI — Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. (Unit 2)
2026-06-24
393.53B-B — Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear (Unit 2)
2026-06-24
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 2)
2026-06-24
392.2-SLLEWA2 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2026-06-17
392.2-SLLTCD — State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other (Unit D)
2026-06-17
395.8E1PC — HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS (Unit D)
2026-06-10
392.2-SLLS2 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2026-06-02
393.9 — Inoperable Required Lamp (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-05-14
393.75A2-TAOBB — Tires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-05-12
393.78 — Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers (Unit 1)
2026-05-11
395.3A2-HOSPD — HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim (Unit D)

Fleet Profile

Power units65
Drivers51
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classLarge carrier (51–200 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-440782

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 WATKINS EXPRESS FREIGHT INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 804991 holds Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does WATKINS EXPRESS FREIGHT INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is WATKINS EXPRESS FREIGHT INC's safety rating?
WATKINS EXPRESS FREIGHT INC 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 0.8064516129032258% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does WATKINS EXPRESS FREIGHT INC operate?
It runs 65 power units with 51 drivers on file.

Contact WATKINS EXPRESS FREIGHT INC

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Physical Address
420 DAVENPORT LN
HOPKINSVILLE, KY 42240
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