MCS-150 Filing Severely Overdue
Last MCS-150 update was 262 months ago (21 years). Fleet size, address, officer, and insurance information are likely outdated. This carrier may no longer be actively operating at the registered location.
DBA WATSON SERVICE INC
DO NOT USE
Critical risk signals — do not tender freight.
TOM W WATSON is a well-established small private carrier (6 units, 3 drivers) based in PALO, IA, operating since 1997. Multiple critical risk signals detected — we recommend against tendering freight to this carrier without thorough investigation. Last MCS-150 update was 262 months ago (21 years). Fleet size, address, officer, and insurance information are likely outdated. This carrier may no longer be actively operating at the registered location.
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MCS-150 Filing Severely Overdue
Last MCS-150 update was 262 months ago (21 years). Fleet size, address, officer, and insurance information are likely outdated. This carrier may no longer be actively operating at the registered location.
No Insurance on File
No insurance filings found with FMCSA for this carrier.
Established Carrier
29 years of continuous active authority with no revocations.
Clean Crash Record
No DOT-reportable crashes over 29 years of operating history.
No Insurance on File
No insurance filings found with FMCSA despite having inspection records. Verify insurance directly with the carrier.
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