R E Watson INC Safety Record
DOT# 81376 · Hamilton, OH 45013 · 5138630070
Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/18/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 15/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, R E Watson INC (DOT# 81376) in Hamilton, Ohio has 13 inspections on record with 5 violations and a 7.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active 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 · 5 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 · 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2026 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 03/09/2026 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 01/21/2026 | OH | 1 | 0 |
| 01/19/2026 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 11/11/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 09/09/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 03/06/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 01/23/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 09/25/2024 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 11/15/2023 | IN | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 3 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17-JUL-25 | OH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13-AUG-25 | OH | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 05-JUL-24 | OH | 0 | 3 | 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 | Bitco General Insurance Corporation | $1,000 |
| CARGO | Ohio Casualty Insurance Co. | N/A |
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.