Watkins Express Freight INC Safety Record
DOT# 804991 · Hopkinsville, KY 42240 · 2708851925
Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/24/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 30/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Watkins Express Freight INC (DOT# 804991) in Hopkinsville, Kentucky has 209 inspections on record with 167 violations and a 13.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 10 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.
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 · 167 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 · 100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 03/23/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 02/26/2026 | MS | 0 | 0 |
| 02/25/2026 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/17/2026 | TN | 1 | 0 |
| 02/04/2026 | MO | 0 | 0 |
| 02/04/2026 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 01/05/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 12/29/2025 | TN | 1 | 0 |
| 12/12/2025 | MS | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 10 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-APR-25 | PA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 29-OCT-24 | IL | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 21-JAN-25 | TN | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 20-JUN-24 | TN | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 14-JAN-25 | GA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12-AUG-24 | KY | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 11-OCT-24 | TN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 06-JUL-25 | MS | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 02-OCT-25 | WV | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 01-APR-24 | KY | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Northland Insurance Company | $750 |
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.