Tom Watson Excavating INC Safety Record
DOT# 487261 · Benton, AR 72019 · 5019408284
Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 07/14/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Tom Watson Excavating INC (DOT# 487261) in Benton, Arkansas has 7 inspections on record with 12 violations and a 14.3% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record).
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 12 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 7 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/14/2025 | AR | 0 | 0 |
| 07/07/2025 | AR | 1 | 0 |
| 04/16/2025 | AR | 0 | 0 |
| 08/27/2024 | AR | 0 | 0 |
| 07/19/2024 | AR | 0 | 0 |
| 04/04/2024 | AR | 0 | 0 |
| 12/20/2023 | AR | 0 | 0 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.