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Carrier profile · USDOT 81376 · MC017605 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

R E Watson Inc

Hamilton, OH · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1974
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeCommodities Dry BulkPaper Products+1 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (513) 863-0070
74
Power units
48
Drivers
12
Inspections · 24 mo
6
Crashes · 24 mo
1.9M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
82
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Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 1 fatal crash in 24 months. Vehicle OOS above average: 33.3% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating10/20
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
33.3%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 3 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 12 inspections
Crashes
6
1 fatal1 injury6 tow-away
Crash rate 1.59 per 1M mi
Total inspections
12
Driver inspections
12
Vehicle inspections
3
People injured
2
Fatalities
1
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2004)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC017605
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoOn file

Filings on record

  1. Aug 29, 2023Liability (BIPD) · Bitco General Insurance Corporation · $1,000,000
  2. —Cargo · Ohio Casualty Insurance Co.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
74
Power units
74
Trucks
25
Tractors owned
25
Trailers owned
48
Drivers
48
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsUnspecified
Annual mileage
1,882,773 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
81376
MC / docket
MC-17605
Legal name
R E Watson Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
May 14, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
48 (48)
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.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is R E Watson Inc's USDOT number?

R E Watson Inc's USDOT number is 81376 and its docket number is MC017605.

Is R E Watson Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is R E Watson Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 12 roadside inspections, a 33.3% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 6 reportable crashes (1 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is R E Watson Inc's fleet?

74 power units and 48 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 14, 2026.

What insurance does R E Watson Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Bitco General Insurance Corporation, plus cargo insurance.

Where is R E Watson Inc located?

R E Watson Inc is located at 2728 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton, OH, 45013. Phone: (513) 863-0070.

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