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JOSEPH WATSON
DBA: J Watson Trucking
Eagle Grove, IA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Out of service
FMCSA order: New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4460337 · MC 1758903
No Safety Rating
Active 11 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1758903 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Geico Marine Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Out of Service Order
FMCSA has placed this carrier out of service since September 26, 2026. FMCSA's stated reason: New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact. It may not legally operate. Do not tender freight to this carrier until the order is lifted.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 11 months
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1758903
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 9300271350
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4460337
MC Number
MC-1758903
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 21, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 28, 2025
Authority Granted
November 3, 2025
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Eagle Grove, IA
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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.
Unsafe Driving
2 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA2
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK08LZ46300 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1W14503A4J2269489 | 2 | — |
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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | 000P16DB45 | HWY 169 NB, IA | III | 1 | — | J WATSON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WILSON |
1FUJA6CK08LZ46300 1W14503A4J2269489 |
IA MX2451 IA IF0963 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| February 5, 2026 | 000P14WT3B | IA 3 EB 147 MM, IA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WILSON |
1FUJA6CK08LZ46300 1W14503A4J2269489 |
IA MX2451 IA IF0963 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 27, 2026.
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