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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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JL WATTS EXCAVATING INC
USDOT 1340205 · MC836788 · EIN 23-2612511 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2059 OLD STATE RD, MAINESBURG, PA, 16932
(570) 549-3008 · JEFFREY L. WATTS
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
15 / 10
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
26 / 172
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE — $1M BIPD · policy Q06 1940011 · eff 08/08/2013
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance155 pts
Other13 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Unsafe Driving7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 | |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 393.130B-CHVE | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 393.51C-BLPW | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 |
Most inspected states
PA24
NY2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.72 | 0.72 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.22 | 0.23 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.80 | 6.06 | ≈63–67% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 2 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Tioga County, PA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Tioga County, PA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 32% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 17% · Inspection / repair / DVIR 15%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 24 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 3 inspections, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/13/2025 | LAMAR TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ |
Equipment — 17 vehicles seen in inspections
12 incomplete vehicle4 trailer1 truck
Company profile
Officer
JEFFREY L. WATTS
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
10
Registered since
2005-03-02
Operation
Interstate
Activity history (recent)
01/22/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.4M mi reported (2024)
05/30/2014 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
08/29/2013 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
08/08/2013 — Insurance filed — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy Q06 1940011
03/02/2005 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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