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✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Edward Watts & Son
DOT 1797113 · Ferndale, MI
Report generated: June 7, 2026 at 12:35 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Edward Watts & Son (DOT 1797113) is a Michigan-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Ferndale, MI. As of June 7, 2026 at 12:35 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing 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 7, 2026 at 12:35 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Edward Watts
Operating as: Edward Watts & Son
DOT Number1797113
MC Number—
Street20800 WYOMING ST
City / StateFerndale, MI 48220
Phone3134337091
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age17 yr 10 mo
MCS-150 filed07/31/2008
Company officerEdward Watts
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
17 yr 10 mo
Since 2008
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
20800 WYOMING ST, Ferndale, MI, 48220 · Open in Maps →
20800 WYOMING ST, FERNDALE, MI, 48220Open in Maps →
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 Edward Watts authorized to operate?

Edward Watts'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 Edward Watts's safety record?

Edward Watts does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Edward Watts operate?

Edward Watts operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Edward Watts insured?

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

Has Edward Watts had any risk indicators?

Edward Watts has a risk score of 0/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Edward Watts?

Edward Watts's DOT number is 1797113. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Edward Watts & Son Safety Record, DOT 1797113. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1797113
MLA
"Edward Watts & Son Safety Record, DOT 1797113." Truck Graph, Jun 7, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1797113
Chicago
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