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KEITH SCOTT WATSON
DBA: Big Highway Express
Ruffin, NC
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Inactive · DOT 805903 · MC 358545
Inactive
No Safety Rating
Active 10 yrs, 5 mo · first granted 1999
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-358545 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
1 inspection on record
Flags · 3
Inactive Carrier Status
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No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Not currently active with FMCSA
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC358545
Contract Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
805903
MC Number
MC-358545
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
MCS-150 Filed
February 25, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 14, 1999
Authority First Granted
May 5, 1999
Authority Reinstated
April 25, 2016
Annual Mileage
46,400 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Ruffin, NC
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPCSEB3YDF85572 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1GR4M0623NH336402 | 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 (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 22, 2025 | 3265C00154 | MD | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor — |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUPCSEB3YDF85572 1GR4M0623NH336402 |
— — |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 10, 2026 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| April 4, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 5, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 29, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 6, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 6, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 4, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 25, 2016 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| March 13, 2003 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| February 21, 2001 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2026 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| January 21, 2003 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| April 4, 2000 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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