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L WATSON TRUCKING LLC
12900 AVOCA RD, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40223
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Due-diligence certificate
29
Power Units
28
Drivers
6
Crashes (24-Month)
$750,000
Insurance
Not Rated
Safety Rating
47
Inspections
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Public record
7 events tracked · latest Sep 8, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓Safety & compliance 6
- Jul 17, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Apr 15, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Feb 23, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Feb 12, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Oct 13, 2025Crash reported (no fatalities).
- Oct 4, 2024Crash reported (no fatalities).
Insurance 1
- CurrentActive insurance on file ($750,000).
Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.
Company Information
Legal NameL WATSON TRUCKING LLC
DOT Number2340395
MC Number840578
Entity TypeCarrier
Operating StatusA - Active
LocationLouisville, Kentucky
Added09/06/2012
MCS-15001/29/2026
Contact Details
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Physical Address12900 AVOCA RD, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40223
Mailing AddressPO BOX 161536, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40256
Operating Authorities
Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationA - Interstate
DocketMC840578
CommonActive
ContractNot Active
BrokerNot Active
Operating8 years
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
SMS BASIC Scores
FMCSA safety categories, last 24 months. Above Cutoff = FMCSA flags a problem · Below cutoff = within limits · Clean = no violations.
Unsafe Driving
measure .23 · 2 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Hours-of-Service Compliance
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Driver Fitness
measure .18 · 1 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Controlled Substances / Alcohol
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Vehicle Maintenance
measure 1.93 · 6 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.
Mileage
Annual Mileage1,554,882 miles
Mileage Year2023
VMT SourceMCS-150 Form
Drivers
28
Interstate
0
Intrastate
0
CDL
28
Total
Interstate >100mi0
Interstate <100mi0
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0
Safety Summary
Safety RatingNot Rated
Total Crashes (24-mo)6
Fatal0
Driver OOS7.7% avg 5.5%
Vehicle OOS4.8% avg 20.7%
SmartWay PartnerNo
Last Review01/26/2022
Insurance
Amount$750,000
Type91X
VerifiedFMCSA · 06/16/2026
CompanyNAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy #GA24MOT02279102
Last checked09/08/2026
Quick Facts
StatusActive
TypeCarrier
Fleet29 units
Drivers28
Mileage1,554,882 mi
Operating8 years
MCS-15001/2026
Safety & Inspection Data
Crash Summary
Total Crashes (24-mo)6
Fatal0
Injury4
Tow-Away2
Driver Inspections
Total26
Out of Service2
OOS Rate7.7%
National Avg5.5%
Above National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total21
Out of Service1
OOS Rate4.8%
National Avg20.7%
Below National Average
Last FMCSA Review: 01/26/2022
Safety Trends by Year
Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.
Inspections · red = OOS
2023
9 · 2 OOS -
2024
22 · 1 OOS ▼
2025
11 · 2 OOS ▲
2026
6 · 0 OOS ▼
Crashes
2023
1 crash -
2024
5 crashes ▲
2025
1 crash ▼
2026
0 crashes ▼
Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.
Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months
Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Jul 2026, 18 inspections, 2 resulted in out-of-service (11.1% OOS rate).
Driver Out-of-Service
1 OOS
Vehicle Out-of-Service
1 OOS
Live FMCSA roadside inspection records, refreshed monthly.
Crash Records (7)
Full crash history on file (all years), newest first. This list may show more than the headline Crashes figure above, because that figure follows the official FMCSA 24-month SMS window used for the Trust Score, older crashes still appear here for transparency.
| Date | Location | State | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicles | Weather | Road | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2025 | LOUISVILLE | KY | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 10/04/2024 | LOUISVILLE | KY | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 08/13/2024 | SHELBYVILLE | KY | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 08/06/2024 | SHIVELY | KY | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 07/31/2024 | NEW ALBANY | IN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 05/22/2024 | PROSPECT (OLDHAM CO) | KY | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 09/20/2023 | LOUISVILLE | KY | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months
15 roadside violations across 18 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.
ViolationsOut-of-service
Vehicle Maintenance
8 violations · 1 OOS
Unsafe Driving
6 violations · 0 OOS
Driver Fitness
1 violation · 1 OOS
Categories follow FMCSR violation parts (Part 393/396 = Vehicle Maintenance, Part 395 = HOS; "Other" = general/administrative parts such as 390). Raw violation counts and out-of-service results, not FMCSA percentile rankings, which are not published for property carriers.
Inspection Records (48)
| Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS | Driver Viol | Driver OOS | Vehicle Viol | Vehicle OOS | HazMat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/17/2026 | KY | Driver-Only (Level III) | SIMPSONVILLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/15/2026 | KY | Walk-Around (Level II) | LOUISVILLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/23/2026 | KY | Walk-Around (Level II) | LOUISVILLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/12/2026 | KY | Full (Level I) | LOUISVILLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/02/2026 | KY | Walk-Around (Level II) | LEXINGTON | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/29/2026 | KY | Walk-Around (Level II) | WADDY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/22/2025 | KY | Walk-Around (Level II) | LOUISVILLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/26/2025 | KY | Walk-Around (Level II) | SHEPHERDSVILLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/13/2025 | KY | Full (Level I) | LOUISVILLE | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/23/2025 | KY | Walk-Around (Level II) | LOUISVILLE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/27/2025 | KY | Walk-Around (Level II) | LOUISVILLE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/19/2025 | IN | Walk-Around (Level II) | SELLERSBURG IN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/04/2025 | KY | Full (Level I) | LOUISVILLE | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/29/2025 | KY | Walk-Around (Level II) | LOUISVILLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/18/2025 | KY | Driver-Only (Level III) | LOUISVILLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/11/2025 | KY | Walk-Around (Level II) | LOUISVILLE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/04/2025 | KY | Full (Level I) | SHELBYVILLE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/22/2024 | KY | Full (Level I) | LOUISVILLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/03/2024 | KY | Walk-Around (Level II) | SHEPHERDSVILLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/03/2024 | IN | Walk-Around (Level II) | JEFFERSONVILLE IN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/17/2024 | KY | Walk-Around (Level II) | LOUISVILLE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/09/2024 | KY | Full (Level I) | LOUISVILLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/05/2024 | IN | Walk-Around (Level II) | SELLERSBURG IN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/03/2024 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | SEYMOUR IN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/03/2024 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | SEYMOUR IN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/03/2024 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | SEYMOUR IN | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/03/2024 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | SEYMOUR IN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/10/2024 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | JEFFERSONVILLE IN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/25/2024 | KY | Full (Level I) | LOUISVILLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/24/2024 | KY | Full (Level I) | SHELBYVILLE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/18/2024 | IN | Walk-Around (Level II) | CLARKSVILLE IN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/27/2024 | KY | Walk-Around (Level II) | LOUISVILLE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/22/2024 | KY | Driver-Only (Level III) | SHELBYVILLE | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/14/2024 | KY | Driver-Only (Level III) | LOUISVILLE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/01/2024 | KY | Full (Level I) | BOWLING GREEN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/01/2024 | KY | Walk-Around (Level II) | BOWLING GREEN | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/23/2024 | KY | Driver-Only (Level III) | ELIZABETHTOWN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/11/2024 | KY | Full (Level I) | LOUISVILLE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/11/2024 | KY | Walk-Around (Level II) | LOUISVILLE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/07/2023 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | WB SR265 @ 10MM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/27/2023 | KY | Walk-Around (Level II) | LOUISVILLE | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/27/2023 | KY | Walk-Around (Level II) | LOUISVILLE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/27/2023 | KY | Walk-Around (Level II) | LOUISVILLE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/27/2023 | KY | Full (Level I) | LOUISVILLE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/27/2023 | KY | Walk-Around (Level II) | LOUISVILLE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/23/2023 | KY | Full (Level I) | LOUISVILLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/08/2023 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | INTERNATIONAL DR AT SR 265 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/15/2023 | KY | Walk-Around (Level II) | SHELBYVILLE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
Detailed Inspection Report
Safety Performance Percentiles
FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.
Total Inspections20
Unsafe Driving
2 viols
Driver Fitness
1 viols
Vehicle Maintenance
6 viols
Licensing & Insurance
| Form | Type | Insurance Company | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZA0656 | $750,000 | 05/02/2018 | 02/01/2020 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZA0656 | $750,000 | 05/02/2018 | 03/09/2020 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 1000251975 | $750,000 | 02/01/2021 | 02/01/2024 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZE9506 | $750,000 | 02/01/2020 | 02/01/2021 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZE9506 | $750,000 | 02/01/2020 | 03/03/2021 | Cancelled |
No active insurance policies.
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC840578 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | 10/22/2013 | - | - |
| MC840578 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 05/31/2018 | - | - |
| MC840578 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 01/05/2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 02/01/2024 |
No revocation records.
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