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100/100
⚠ Caution
OOS rate 33.3% exceeds the national average of 22.26%.
Watson Ice Company
DOT 2482795 · MC MC1805587 · Jonesboro, AR
Report generated: June 11, 2026 at 7:30 AM
✓Authorized for hire?
✓Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Watson Ice Company (DOT 2482795, MC MC1805587) is a Arkansas-based interstate carrier headquartered in Jonesboro, AR. As of June 11, 2026 at 7:30 AM, operating authority is currently active. TruckGraph has detected 5 risk signals on this carrier, including: crash with fatalities or injuries on record; elevated driver out-of-service rate. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Caution" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 11, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

Common Authority
FMCSA Public Record
James Michael Watson
Operating as: Watson Ice Company
DOT Number2482795
MC NumberMC1805587
Street385 E JOHNSON
City / StateJonesboro, AR 72401
Phone8709323366
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age12 yr 3 mo
MCS-150 filed03/11/2026
Company officerHarold Watson
Power units5
Total drivers5
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)✓ Active
Contract (for-hire)Not authorized
BrokerNot authorized
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Crash with fatalities or injuries on record
●Elevated driver out-of-service rate
●Elevated vehicle out-of-service rate
●Unsafe driving violation on record
●Driver qualification violation on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
WATSON ICEShared phone
Active
WATSON ICEShared officer
Active
OOS rate 33.3% vs. national avg 22.26% — above average
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Power Units
5
Fleet
Drivers
5
Total
Inspections
6
On record
Crashes
1
On record
OOS Rate
33.3%
↑ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
12 yr 3 mo
Since 2014
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
6 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
6 insp (100%)· 2 viol
Driver Fitness
6 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Controlled Substances
6 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
3 insp (50%)· 2 viol
Inspection History
6 total · OOS rate 33.3%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
8/27/2024MOII00Pass
8/19/2025ARIII00Pass
4/14/2025ARIII10OOS
1/13/2026MOII02OOS
2/13/2025ARIII00Pass
9/3/2025MOII00Pass
Crash History
1 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—AR01Y
Insurance Status
Status
✓ Active filing on record
Insurer
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Coverage type
91X
Coverage amount
$750,000
Effective
3/24/2026
Location
385 E JOHNSON, Jonesboro, AR, 72401 · Open in Maps →
385 E JOHNSON, JONESBORO, AR, 72401Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedMar 2014
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James Michael Watson authorized to operate?

Yes. James Michael Watson holds Common operating authority and is currently active.

What is James Michael Watson's safety record?

James Michael Watson has 6 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 33.3%. Crash history shows 1 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does James Michael Watson operate?

James Michael Watson operates 5 power units with approximately 5 drivers.

Is James Michael Watson insured?

James Michael Watson has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has James Michael Watson had any risk indicators?

James Michael Watson has a risk score of 100/100 (Critical) with 5 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for James Michael Watson?

James Michael Watson's DOT number is 2482795 and MC number is MC1805587. 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). Watson Ice Company Safety Record, DOT 2482795. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2482795
MLA
"Watson Ice Company Safety Record, DOT 2482795." Truck Graph, Jun 11, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2482795
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