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WATSON TRUCKING LLC

DOT 2500298
MC 866543
Entity Carrier
1501 W SPRUCE ST, MITCHELL, SD 57301 · Interstate authority
Safety: Not rated0 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
2500298
ACTIVE

Overview

WATSON TRUCKING LLC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Feb 2026, based in Mitchell, South Dakota. It operates a fleet of 2 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van.

Safety & Compliance

Not rated
Safety rating
20%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
0%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityContract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedFeb 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: 0
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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7 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

5
Inspections, 24 mo
11
Violations, 24 mo
1
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-05-26
392.71A-D — Driver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector (Unit D)
2026-02-18
396.17C — Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection (Unit 1)
2026-02-18
393.9H — Inoperable head lamps (Unit 1)
2026-02-18
393.11TL — Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 (Unit 1)
2026-02-18
393.11TL — Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 (Unit 1)
2025-10-30
390.21TB2-DOT — Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT (Unit 1)
2025-05-22
392.2-SLL — State/Local Laws - (Unit D)
2025-05-22
392.2-SLLS2 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2025-01-29
392.2-SLLTL — State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation (Unit D)
2025-01-29
395.8A — HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner (Unit D)Out of Service
2025-01-29
392.16AD — Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. (Unit D)

Fleet Profile

Power units2
Drivers2
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classSmall carrier (1–10 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

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Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-866543

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 WATSON TRUCKING LLC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 2500298 holds Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does WATSON TRUCKING LLC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is WATSON TRUCKING LLC's safety rating?
WATSON TRUCKING LLC 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 20% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does WATSON TRUCKING LLC operate?
It runs 2 power units with 2 drivers on file.

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Physical Address
1501 W SPRUCE ST
MITCHELL, SD 57301
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