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Carrier profile · USDOT 4579654 · MC1822854 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Joseph Watson

DBA Ranger Trucking · Grand Forks, ND · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2026
Authority pendingNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral Freight
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (701) 265-2929
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
—
Annual miles
0 yr
Registered
75
/ 100
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Carrier authority pending: FMCSA has not yet granted the application. Registered less than a year ago: New entrants are a common vector for double brokering and fraud.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority5/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity10/20

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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Pending
Broker
None
Docket
MC1822854
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liabilityNone
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Equipment

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

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General Freight
Annual mileage
Not reported

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
4579654
MC / docket
MC-1822854
Legal name
Joseph Watson
DBA
Ranger Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
May 7, 2026
Last MCS-150
May 7, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 2 other active USDOTs.
Shared email address
Same email address as 2 other active USDOTs.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (701) 265-2929
Sharing this email address

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Joseph Watson's USDOT number?

Joseph Watson's USDOT number is 4579654 and its docket number is MC1822854.

Is Joseph Watson authorized to operate?

Its operating authority application is pending with FMCSA.

What is Joseph Watson's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Joseph Watson's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 7, 2026.

Where is Joseph Watson located?

Joseph Watson is located at 3330 Lucke Ln E, Grand Forks, ND, 58201. Phone: (701) 265-2929.

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