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WATCO SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES LLC
DBA: Watco Logistics
Pittsburg, KS
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 911275 · MC 430294
Broker
Satisfactory
Active 12 yrs · first granted 2002
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-430294 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
United States Fire Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
10.0% OOS · 19 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC430294
Surety Bond
Bond on file with Travelers Casualty And Surety Company Of America, since November 5, 2020
Authority Age
12 yrs
Revocation Filings
1
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 12 yrs since reinstatement on October 27, 2014; first granted April 26, 2002 (24 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 16.7% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 19 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC430294
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
Insurance on File
United States Fire Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 1387667331
Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
Bond · $75,000 · Policy 106317280
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
911275
MC Number
MC-430294
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 10, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 17, 2000
Authority First Granted
April 26, 2002
Authority Reinstated
October 27, 2014
Annual Mileage
192,126 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
315 W 3rd St, Pittsburg, KS 66762
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Daniel C. Smith, Jr
Officer 2
Rick D. Baden
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeatGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
19
Driver Inspections
14
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance15
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (11.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
10.0% of 10 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
26th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
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
4 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
0
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | PA | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA6
ID2
KS2
AR1
MO1
OK1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 15 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
4
Tractor
4
Truck
3
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML2FH732905 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWDT5GDHH2131 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDV8LLLY5274 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2489GA533003 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 589 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPEP4EX8SD721742 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HT1RED74266 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X4HT9NEE68719 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP062XDJ637010 | 1 | — |
| 2009 International SA625 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTWCAAN49J110528 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537EP800910 | 1 | — |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Peterbilt 384 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPVDP9X0ED224659 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TH5FN926915 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA53236M600541 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5324HM707181 | 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 (19)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 22, 2026 | XL00122154 | NORTH UNION TWP PA | II | 6 | — | WATCO SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES LLC | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML2FH732905 |
PA ZNY8882 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| August 21, 2026 | B402623394 | GEORGES TOWNSHIP PA | I | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWDT5GDHH2131 |
PA ZXL5000 |
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| June 4, 2026 | 3244009840 | SHELLEY ID | II | 3 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0W5HT1RED74266 |
ID 2TMH44U |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 178.503-HMP | HM (Packaging) - marking of non-bulk packaging requirements. | |||||||||
| 171.2E-HMGRMC | HM (General Requirements) - Accepting a hazardous material for transportation which is not properly classed, described, packaged, marked, labeled, and in conditio | HM Other | ||||||||
| May 5, 2026 | XL00108156 | CALIFORNIA BORO PA | III | 1 | 1 | WATCO SUPPLY CHAIN | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWDT5GDHH2131 |
PA ZXL5000 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| March 24, 2026 | C141000074 | NEW GALILEE PA | III | — | — | WATCO | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWDT5GDHH2131 |
PA ZXL5000 |
| February 24, 2026 | X769007931 | CLE ELUM WA | II | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPEP4EX8SD721742 1UYFS2489GA533003 |
KS 231872 KS 592769 |
| February 10, 2026 | 4016002434 | LEWISTON ID | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0X4HT9NEE68719 |
ID KAS547 |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| January 28, 2026 | C142000081 | COAL CENTER PA | III | 1 | — | RINGGOLD ELEMENTARY SOUTH | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML2FH732905 |
PA ZNY8882 |
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| October 29, 2025 | M481000098 | NORTH VERSAILLES PA | III | 1 | — | FED EX | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML2FH732905 |
PA ZNY8882 |
| 392.82DUMT | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | Phone Call | ||||||||
| May 28, 2025 | HP92103485 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY - 125, KS | II | 1 | — | WATCO | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTWCAAN49J110528 |
KS 31922 |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| RINGGOLD ELEMENTARY SOUTH | 1 | January 28, 2026 |
| FED EX | 1 | October 29, 2025 |
| MEARS FERTILIZER | 1 | September 25, 2024 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAPER KCM DC | 1 | April 24, 2024 |
| STAPLES | 1 | February 14, 2024 |
| UNARCO | 1 | December 27, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 10, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 9, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 13, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 2, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 30, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Broker |
| January 23, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| October 27, 2014 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| October 27, 2014 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| October 21, 2014 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| September 25, 2014 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2020 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| November 5, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 18, 2014 | COMMON | On Record |
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