Carrier profile · USDOT 442301 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

David O Watson

DBA Watson Logging & Farms · Pomeroy, OH · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 1991
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain, Feed, Hay+4 more
2
Power units
1
Drivers
4
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
62K
Annual miles
35 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

No problems found in FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection or crash data.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 0 of 3 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 4 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
4
Driver inspections
4
Vehicle inspections
3
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokePaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesChipped Woods
Annual mileage
62,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
442301
MC / docket
None
Legal name
David O Watson
DBA
Watson Logging & Farms
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Apr 10, 1991
Last MCS-150
Nov 21, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this email address

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Frequently asked

What is David O Watson's USDOT number?

David O Watson's USDOT number is 442301.

Is David O Watson authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is David O Watson's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 4 roadside inspections, a 0.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is David O Watson's fleet?

2 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Nov 21, 2025.

Where is David O Watson located?

David O Watson is located at 39511 Sumner Rd, Pomeroy, OH, 45769. Phone: (740) 416-4884.

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