JL WATTS EXCAVATING INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
1340205
MC Number
836788
Fleet Size
15
Total Drivers
10
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: October 25, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
JL WATTS EXCAVATING INC is a small interstate motor carrier based in MAINESBURG, Pennsylvania, operating 15 power units with 10 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 3.7% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 1 crash on file. FMCSA records show 27 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Pennsylvania is 11.8% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 25.5% across 82,603 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire, Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
27
Total
64%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE — eff. Aug 8, 2013
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
1
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is JL WATTS EXCAVATING INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for JL WATTS EXCAVATING INC (USDOT #1340205) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is JL WATTS EXCAVATING INC's safety record?
JL WATTS EXCAVATING INC has 27 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 1 matching crash. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does JL WATTS EXCAVATING INC operate?
JL WATTS EXCAVATING INC operates 15 power units with 10 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does JL WATTS EXCAVATING INC transport hazardous materials?
No. JL WATTS EXCAVATING INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is JL WATTS EXCAVATING INC located?
JL WATTS EXCAVATING INC is based in MAINESBURG, Pennsylvania at 2059 OLD STATE RD, 16932. Phone: (570) 549-3008.
What are JL WATTS EXCAVATING INC's out-of-service rates?
JL WATTS EXCAVATING INC's driver out-of-service rate is 3.7%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 20.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.