WATKINS EXPRESS FREIGHT INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
804991
MC Number
440782
Fleet Size
65
Total Drivers
51
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 23, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
WATKINS EXPRESS FREIGHT INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in HOPKINSVILLE, Kentucky, operating 65 power units with 51 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 0.8% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 8 crashes on file (1 fatal, 3 with injuries). FMCSA records show 129 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 Kentucky is 11.1% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 26.9% across 43,004 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
129
Total
74%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Oct 1, 2022
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
8
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is WATKINS EXPRESS FREIGHT INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for WATKINS EXPRESS FREIGHT INC (USDOT #804991) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is WATKINS EXPRESS FREIGHT INC's safety record?
WATKINS EXPRESS FREIGHT INC has 129 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 8 matching crashes. 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 WATKINS EXPRESS FREIGHT INC operate?
WATKINS EXPRESS FREIGHT INC operates 65 power units with 51 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does WATKINS EXPRESS FREIGHT INC transport hazardous materials?
No. WATKINS EXPRESS FREIGHT INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is WATKINS EXPRESS FREIGHT INC located?
WATKINS EXPRESS FREIGHT INC is based in HOPKINSVILLE, Kentucky at 420 DAVENPORT LN, 42240. Phone: (270) 885-1925.
What are WATKINS EXPRESS FREIGHT INC's out-of-service rates?
WATKINS EXPRESS FREIGHT INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.8%, 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 37.0%, 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.