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R E Watson INC (USDOT 81376)

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Verdict
2 cautions found
2cautions1note

Findings

Cautions
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months, too few miles on file to compare rates

Counts every fatal crash FMCSA recorded for this carrier, regardless of fault.

Crash rate above federal benchmark

Recordable crash rate 1.59 per million miles (last 24 months) — above FMCSA’s 1.5 compliance-review threshold (49 CFR 385). National average 0.96.

Notes
Safety rating is more than 5 years old

Rating Satisfactory issued Nov 3, 2004 (21 years ago); most recent FMCSA review Feb 10, 1997 (29 years ago). Both exceed the 5-year audit cycle

DOT number
USDOT 81376
Docket (MC) number
MC17605
Operating authority
Common carrier authority: active; Contract carrier authority: active. USDOT registration showed active on FMCSA’s file as of Sep 25, 2026. Not yet confirmed live.
Authority granted
Jul 31, 1980
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD) insurance on file for $1,000,000. Cargo insurance on file.
Safety rating
Satisfactory (rating decision Nov 3, 2004)
Fleet on file
74 power units, 48 drivers
Operation type
Interstate
Physical address
2728 HAMILTON CLEVES ROAD, HAMILTON, OH 45013
MCS-150 last filed
May 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What carrier is DOT 81376?

USDOT 81376 is R E Watson INC, an interstate motor carrier.

What carrier is MC 17605?

MC 17605 is the docket number of R E Watson INC, USDOT 81376.

What is R E Watson INC's MC number?

R E Watson INC's docket number is MC 17605. Its USDOT number is 81376.

Is R E Watson INC currently authorized to operate?

Common carrier authority: active; Contract carrier authority: active. USDOT registration showed active on FMCSA’s file as of Sep 25, 2026. Not yet confirmed live. Source: FMCSA registration and licensing records.

Does R E Watson INC have insurance on file with FMCSA?

Liability (BIPD) insurance on file for $1,000,000. Cargo insurance on file.

Who provides R E Watson INC's insurance?

R E Watson INC's liability insurance is filed with FMCSA by Bitco General Insurance Corporation.

What is R E Watson INC's safety record?

In the last 24 months, FMCSA records show 1 of 3 vehicle inspections ending out-of-service for R E Watson INC, too few inspections for a stable rate. FMCSA records also show 6 recordable crashes in the same window.

What is R E Watson INC's CSA score?

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

What is R E Watson INC's FMCSA safety rating?

R E Watson INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory, from a review decided Nov 3, 2004.

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From FMCSA public records loaded Sep 25, 2026; may be out of date. fleetfax shows the facts; you make the call. FMCSA status