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30/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Watson Shonebarger General
DOT 1796606 · Newark, OH
Report generated: June 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Watson Shonebarger General (DOT 1796606) is a Ohio-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Newark, OH. As of June 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 3 risk signals on this carrier, including: recordable crash on file; unsafe driving violation on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Bill Watson
Operating as: Watson Shonebarger General
DOT Number1796606
MC Number—
Street7868 LICKING SPRINGS RD
City / StateNewark, OH 43055
Phone7403669066
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age17 yr 10 mo
MCS-150 filed07/29/2008
Company officerBill Watson
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Recordable crash on file
●Unsafe driving violation on record
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 0.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
3
On record
Crashes
2
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
17 yr 10 mo
Since 2008
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
3 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
3 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Driver Fitness
3 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
3 insp (100%)
Inspection History
3 total · OOS rate 0.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
8/15/2024OHIII00Pass
7/10/2024OHIII00Pass
12/5/2025OHIII00Pass
Crash History
2 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—OH00Y
—OH00Y
Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
7868 LICKING SPRINGS RD, Newark, OH, 43055 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJul 2008
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bill Watson authorized to operate?

Bill Watson's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Bill Watson's safety record?

Bill Watson has 3 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%. Crash history shows 2 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Bill Watson operate?

Bill Watson operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Bill Watson insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Bill Watson had any risk indicators?

Bill Watson has a risk score of 30/100 (Caution) with 3 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Bill Watson?

Bill Watson's DOT number is 1796606. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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