James Michael Watson
Serious problems on the federal record
Liability insurance below required minimum: $750,000 on file vs $1,000,000 required. Driver OOS well above average: 33.3% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national.
How we scored it · 5 factors
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- Total inspections
- 6
- Driver inspections
- 6
- Vehicle inspections
- 3
- People injured
- 0
- Fatalities
- 0
- FMCSA rating
- Not rated
Enforcement
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Equipment
Operations & cargo
Identity & federal record
FMCSA census · MCS-150- USDOT
- 2482795
- MC / docket
- MC-1805587
- Legal name
- James Michael Watson
- DBA
- Watson Ice Company
- Entity type
- Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- First registered
- Mar 10, 2014
- Last MCS-150
- Mar 11, 2026
- Safety rating
- Not rated
- Drivers (CDL)
- 5 (5)
- Hazmat
- Yes
- Business type
- —
Fraud & network signals
For review, not a verdict.
- Watson Ice · USDOT 3511453 · Jonesboro, AR
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Frequently asked
What is James Michael Watson's USDOT number?
James Michael Watson's USDOT number is 2482795 and its docket number is MC1805587.
Is James Michael Watson authorized to operate?
Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.
What is James Michael Watson's safety record?
Over the last 24 months: 6 roadside inspections, a 33.3% vehicle and 33.3% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.
How big is James Michael Watson's fleet?
5 power units and 5 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 11, 2026.
What insurance does James Michael Watson carry?
$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Shelter General Insurance Company.
Where is James Michael Watson located?
James Michael Watson is located at 385 E Johnson, Jonesboro, AR, 72401. Phone: (870) 932-3366.
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