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Carrier profile · USDOT 3408835 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Josh Strong

DBA Watson Excavation & Demolition · Bedford, IA · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2020
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm Supplies+1 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (712) 542-8509
3
Power units
2
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
76K
Annual miles
6 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

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

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
3
Power units
3
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
3
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
76,345 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
3408835
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Josh Strong
DBA
Watson Excavation & Demolition
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Mar 14, 2020
Last MCS-150
Apr 25, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

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.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Josh Strong's USDOT number?

Josh Strong's USDOT number is 3408835.

Is Josh Strong authorized to operate?

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

What is Josh Strong's safety record?

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

How big is Josh Strong's fleet?

3 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 25, 2025.

Where is Josh Strong located?

Josh Strong is located at 1743 State Hwy 2, Bedford, IA, 50833. Phone: (712) 542-8509.

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