R E Watson Inc
USDOT 81376 · MC-17605 · Hamilton, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
R E Watson Inc is a corporation based in Hamilton, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 74 power units and 48 drivers, which ranks it #409 by fleet size among 655 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Ohio. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 13 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 33.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 1 fatality, 7 tow-away), or 9.5 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, machinery, large objects, grain, feed, hay, coal / coke, commodities dry bulk, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | R E Watson Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 81376 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-17605 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2728 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton, OH 45013 |
| Phone | (513) 863-0070 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 14, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 81376.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 49 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 25 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.65 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 1,882,773 miles reported for 2025 – about 25,443 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 48 CDL drivers; 48 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Ohio carriers with 50+ units (655).
| Measure | R E Watson Inc | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 33.3% | 20.5% | 17.8% | 63% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 2.6% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 9.5 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 99% higher than average |
| Inspections | 13 | 13 with a driver check, 3 with a vehicle check, 4 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Nov 3, 2004) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of R E Watson Inc?
R E Watson Inc is registered with USDOT number 81376 and operating authority MC-17605.
How many trucks does R E Watson Inc have?
It reports 74 power units (25 tractors, 49 straight trucks) and 25 trailers, with 48 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 14, 2026).
Where is R E Watson Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Hamilton, Ohio 45013.
What is the out-of-service rate of R E Watson Inc?
Over 24 months, 33.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.