Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
11 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 176239 · MC-797486 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
Watkins Oil Company Incorporated
11 power unitsavg 8.8 yrRegional · 3 statesHILLSDALE, MI100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-797486 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
11Power units
10 observed · MCS-150
9Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.8Avg age (yr)
2001–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 16 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo12.5%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.8 yr
Model years 2001–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
WATKINS OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED (USDOT 176239) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. effective Aug 31, 2015 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 12.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 8 vehicle-level and 12 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 11 power units and 11 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 5, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 3, 2018 in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is WATKINS OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED's USDOT number?
WATKINS OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED's USDOT number is 176239, and its motor carrier number is MC-797486.
Is WATKINS OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, WATKINS OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is WATKINS OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED's safety record?
WATKINS OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED has a 12.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 16 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is WATKINS OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED's fleet?
WATKINS OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED operates 11 power units and 11 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is WATKINS OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED based?
WATKINS OIL COMPANY INCORPORATED is based in HILLSDALE, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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