VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 13, 2026
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RICHARD WATSON
USDOT 694254
155 PEYTON BRANCH RD, BRANCHLAND, WV, 25506
(304) 824-3591 · RICHARD WATSON
55
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 100% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
2 / 2
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
1 / 14
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate100% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance14 pts
Other1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.201A-VUCS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 | |
| 392.2-SLL | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
OH1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14.00 | 14.00 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2025-05-02. “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
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
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness 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.
Equipment — 1 vehicles seen in inspections
1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
RICHARD WATSON
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
1997-06-17
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 13 carriers
Shares identifiers with 13 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLG TRUCKING LLC | 3223376 | officer | strong |
| BYNUMCREEK LOGISTICS LLC | 1684692 | officer | strong |
| E R W INCORPORATED | 873215 | officer | strong |
| ELITE CONSTRUCTION & CONCRETE LLC | 4185443 | officer | strong |
| EXTERIOR DESIGN INC | 444791 | officer | strong |
| IRON HORSE TRANSPORT AND AUTO CARE | 1979444 | officer | strong |
| LAUREL LAWNMOWER SERVICE INC | 3381218 | officer | strong |
| PATRIOT IRON AND FENCEWORKS LLC | 2300078 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: WATSON & SONS (USDOT 551515, 1994).
Activity history (recent)
10/08/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2024)
06/17/1997 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/694254.