Carrier Search
Sign inSign up
Carrier profile · USDOT 1259986 · MC513227 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Watson Transportation Inc

Chicago Heights, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2004
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBuilding MaterialsCommodities Dry BulkConstruction
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (312) 998-5576
4
Power units
3
Drivers
5
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
57K
Annual miles
22 yr
Registered
92
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS above average: 25.0% 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 & 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
25.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 4 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 5 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
5
Driver inspections
5
Vehicle inspections
4
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

Closed enforcement cases — case numbers, violation codes and the amount settled — are available after you create a free account.

Create an accountSign in

Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC513227
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Apr 15, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Berkley Casualty Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
4
Power units
4
Trucks
4
Tractors owned
4
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
3
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsCommodities Dry BulkConstruction
Annual mileage
57,342 mi (2021)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1259986
MC / docket
MC-513227
Legal name
Watson Transportation Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 21, 2004
Last MCS-150
Oct 6, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
3 (3)
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 Watson Transportation Inc's USDOT number?

Watson Transportation Inc's USDOT number is 1259986 and its docket number is MC513227.

Is Watson Transportation Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Watson Transportation Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 5 roadside inspections, a 25.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Watson Transportation Inc's fleet?

4 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 6, 2025.

What insurance does Watson Transportation Inc carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Berkley Casualty Company.

Where is Watson Transportation Inc located?

Watson Transportation Inc is located at 1504 Hanover, Chicago Heights, IL, 60411. Phone: (312) 998-5576.

Similar carriers in Illinois

All Illinois carriers →
Moan Farms LLC
Sumner, IL · 4 power units
Carrier
Truck Fleet One LLC
Chicago, IL · 4 power units
Carrier
Guess the Plan Company
Chicago, IL · 4 power units
Carrier
Xceleration Ag, LLC
Oblong, IL · 4 power units
Carrier
Remijio Auto Recycling Inc
Chicago, IL · 4 power units
Carrier
Kramer Fence Construction Incorporated
Bement, IL · 4 power units
Carrier
Trucking companies in Chicago HeightsFreight brokers in Illinois

Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.