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James Michael Watson (USDOT 2482795)

Monitor
Verdict
2 cautions found
2cautions

Findings

New authority

Active for less than 6 months, limited vetting history

Driver fitness at the FMCSA intervention threshold

Driver fitness ranks 88 of 100 among similar carriers with recent violations (higher = worse). fleetfax peer estimate, not an official CSA score.

DOT number
USDOT 2482795
Docket (MC) number
MC1805587
Operating authority
Common carrier authority: active. The federal bulk file showed this carrier's USDOT registration active as of Sep 22, 2026. We could not confirm that live just now.
Authority granted
Apr 16, 2026
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD) insurance on file for $750,000.
Safety rating
No published safety rating
Fleet on file
5 power units, 5 drivers
Operation type
Interstate
Physical address
385 E JOHNSON, JONESBORO, AR 72401
MCS-150 last filed
Mar 2026

Other carriers based in Jonesboro, AR

Companies whose FMCSA physical address is in Jonesboro, AR. Listed because of where they are based, nothing else.

Frequently asked questions

What carrier is DOT 2482795?

DOT 2482795 (USDOT 2482795) is James Michael Watson, an interstate motor carrier.

What carrier is MC 1805587?

MC 1805587 is the docket number of James Michael Watson, USDOT 2482795.

What is James Michael Watson's MC number?

James Michael Watson's docket number is MC 1805587. Its USDOT number is 2482795.

Is James Michael Watson currently authorized to operate?

Common carrier authority: active. The federal bulk file showed this carrier's USDOT registration active as of Sep 22, 2026. We could not confirm that live just now. Source: FMCSA registration and licensing records.

Does James Michael Watson have insurance on file with FMCSA?

Liability (BIPD) insurance on file for $750,000.

Who provides James Michael Watson's insurance?

James Michael Watson's liability insurance is filed with FMCSA by Shelter General Insurance Company.

What is James Michael Watson's safety record?

In the last 24 months, FMCSA records show 1 of 3 vehicle inspections ending out-of-service for James Michael Watson, too few inspections for a stable rate. FMCSA records also show 1 recordable crash in the same window.

What is James Michael Watson's CSA score?

FMCSA does not publish a single CSA score for carriers. James Michael Watson's public safety data includes its roadside inspection out-of-service rates and crash record, listed on this page.

What is James Michael Watson's FMCSA safety rating?

James Michael Watson has no published FMCSA safety rating. Most US carriers have never received a rating review, so an unrated carrier is the common case, not a warning sign by itself.

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