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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 13, 2026
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H W WATSON & SON LOGGING INC
USDOT 579346 · EIN 63-1071110
2441 HWY 9, VINA, AL, 35593-0185
(256) 356-8811 · HAROLD WATSON
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 63.6% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
5 / 4
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
21 / 290
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate63.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance228 pts
Unsafe Driving57 pts
Other15 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 49 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 40 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 393.11A1-LRLMWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.11A1-LTSM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 16 | |
| 393.51C-BAPG | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
MS9
AL7
TN5
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Nov 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 12.80 | 11.23 | ≈82–89% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.55 | 0.58 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10.95 | 10.95 | ≈98–100% (over 80) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-24. “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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Speeding 100%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 39% (5 OOS) · Tires 18% (1 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 16%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 30 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
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
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, 7 violations, 1 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 1 OOS · 86%
396.17C-PI ×3, 393.95A4-EEUS ×2, 393.9A-LTSI
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 8.212).
2. Other1 viol · 14%
393.60C
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
Repeat offenders: 396.17C-PI ×3, 393.95A4-EEUS ×2
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Equipment — 12 vehicles seen in inspections
6 truck5 other1 trailer
Company profile
Officer
HAROLD WATSON
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2020)
CDL drivers
4
Registered since
1994-10-28
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 8 carriers
Shares identifiers with 8 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| H WATSON AUTO TRANSPORT LLC | 2519035 | officer | strong |
| H3 TRANSIT LLC | 3622606 | officer | strong |
| HAROLD WATSON | 1543940 | officer | strong |
| HAROLD WATSON | 2192742 | officer | strong |
| JAMES MICHAEL WATSON | 2482795 | officer | strong |
| PEMISCOT DUNKLIN COOPERATIVE INC | 2028284 | officer | strong |
| RESTORA TRUCKING CORP | 3662693 | officer | strong |
| WATSON ICE | 3511453 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
07/10/2023 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2020)
09/27/2017 — Out-of-service order rescinded
09/25/2017 — Federal out-of-service order
90 day failure to pay fine
04/13/2009 — Federal out-of-service order
90 day failure to pay fine
04/13/2009 — Out-of-service order rescinded
10/28/1994 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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