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WATSON POWELL INC
Newark, MD
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 343689 · MC 455730
No Safety Rating
Active 14 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-455730 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co
Safety
Not Rated
10 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 14 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC455730
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP30002A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
343689
MC Number
MC-455730
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
May 12, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 13, 1989
Authority Reinstated
March 19, 2012
Annual Mileage
286,021 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
6656 Worchester Hwy, Newark, MD 21841
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
H Watson Powell Jr
Cargo Types
Fresh ProduceGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodFarm SuppliesChemicalsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
2023
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
0 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD3
VA3
DE1
NC1
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Dry Van
2
Flatbed
1
Tank
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Freightliner FLD120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJALBD91LH13896 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GR1A9624RB544135 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA9625FB702705 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Fruehuaf | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1JJF482F9WS481594 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 42 ft | 1PMS1422371031772 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X46D880514 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DU9X27N699385 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (10)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 18, 2025 | 1143500029 | TASLEY VA | II | — | — | TYSON FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJALBD91LH13896 1GR1A9624RB544135 |
MD 0818F8 VA 352142TM |
| July 22, 2025 | 4957003905 | NEW CHURCH VA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJALBD91LH13896 1GRAA9625FB702705 |
MD 0818F8 VA 578411TL |
| July 15, 2025 | 0006776405 | HALIFAX WEIGH STATION, I-95, N, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1XP5DB9X46D880514 1PMS1422371031772 |
MD 0818F7 ME 5057602 |
| June 13, 2024 | 1257000599 | FREDERICA DE | III | 1 | — | WATSON POWELL INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FRUEHUAF |
1XP5DU9X27N699385 1JJF482F9WS481594 |
MD 859F09 ME 254495D |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| April 10, 2024 | 2098005791 | WORCESTER COUNTY, MD | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB POLA |
1XPXDB9X5AD795618 1PMKR4325P1121769 |
MD 0326F2 ME 5253695 |
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| April 10, 2024 | 2098005788 | WORCESTER COUNTY, MD | II | 3 | — | IMTT-VIRGINIA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1XP5DB9X46D880514 1PMS1422371031772 |
MD 727F75 ME 5057602 |
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.55D2 | CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 18, 2024 | 2257005004 | WORCESTER COUNTY, MD | II | 1 | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT POLA |
1XP5DU9X27N699385 1PMS1422191035354 |
MD 859F09 ME 237410B |
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| March 4, 2024 | 4810000144 | VIRGINIA BEACH VA | III | — | — | MFI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1XP5DB9X46D880514 1PMS1422371031772 |
MD 727F75 ME 5057602 |
| November 21, 2023 | 0293003475 | RT 13 S/B SALISBURY SCALEHOUSE, MD | II | — | — | SAME | Truck Tractor |
PETE |
1XP5DB9X47D664499 |
MD 689F05 |
| October 3, 2023 | 0256003049 | I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE, MD | II | 1 | — | WHITE HAT SEED | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GDAN |
1XP5DB9X46D880514 1GRAA9621TS007522 |
MD 727F75 ME 5057605 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| TYSON FOODS | 1 | December 18, 2025 |
| IMTT-VIRGINIA | 1 | April 10, 2024 |
| MFI | 1 | March 4, 2024 |
| WHITE HAT SEED | 1 | October 3, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2012 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| March 19, 2012 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| March 12, 2012 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| March 2, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 5, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 2, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 7, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 18, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2017 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 6, 2012 | CONTRACT | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
AllAmerican Agents of Process
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57106
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