Watkins Express Freight Inc
- USDOT
- 804991
- Docket
- MC440782
- Website
- Watkins Express Freight Inc
Carrier Ratings
- Cleanliness
-
10.0
- Communication
-
9.3
- Timeliness
-
10.0
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 2
- On Time Delivery
- 2
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 2
- Strong Driver Communication
- 2
- Consistent Tracking
- 1
- Easy to Work With
- 1
- Knowledgeable
- 1
Negative Flags
- Intermittent Tracking
- 1
Overview
We are a TL carrier operating in 48 U.S. states, transporting freight of all kinds with 53′ dry van trailers, offering full, less than full, local, and long-haul.
Fleet Details
| Type | Tractors | Trailers | Trucks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owned | 62 | 0 | 0 |
| Leased | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Freight
- General Freight
- Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Building Materials
- Beverages
- Paper Products
- Construction
Truck Types
- Dry Van
Shipment Types
- Less than Truckload
- Full Truckload
- MCS-150 Mileage
- 6,209,710 (2022)
- Electronic Tracking
- 67% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking
Lanes
This information was provided by Watkins Express Freight Inc
Compliance
Authorizations
- FMCSA authority status
- Contract Active — 10/01/2002 (21 years, 7 months)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 47 | 16 | 24 | 4.28 | 38.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 19 | 6 | 0 | 2.09 | 30.1% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 25 | 10 | 3 | 0.6 | 29% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.01 | 0% |
| Controlled Substances | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.01 | 0% |
Accident Report
| Type | Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash Reports | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 168 | 4 | 2.38% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 72 | 19 | 26.39% | 22.26% |
Insurance Coverage
- Insurance type
- BIPD (Primary)
- Company name
- Northland Insurance Company
- Policy limit
- $750,000
- Policy number
- WF012754
- Effective date
- 10/01/2022
- Address
- 385 Washington Street Mail Code 103, St. Paul, MN, US,
- Phone
- +1-651-310-4100
Raphael C
“Reliable Carrier”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Strong Driver Communication
- Easy to Work With
Brooke from Watkins Express Freight was very helpful on this load. Driver provided consistent tracking and updates.
- Lanes
- Texarkana, AR to Clarksville, TN
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Verified Broker from Indiana
“Good Carrier”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 8/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Strong Driver Communication
- Knowledgeable
- Intermittent Tracking
Decent carrier, on time pick-up and delivery, but they stopped tracking in one location. But the driver refreshed, and he was visible again. Dispatcher had good communication and was friendly enough.
- Lanes
- Memphis, TN to Owensboro, KY
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Verified Broker from Utah
“Full Truckload from Memphis, TN to Mooresville, NC”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- Likes
Amy sent over a copy of the signed POD that confirmed the delivery was on time. We were invoiced almost immediately and were able to close out the shipment.
- Dislikes
Carrier did a fantastic job for the entire duration of the shipment and I would recommend them to others.
- Lanes
- Memphis, TN to Mooresville, NC
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Carrier Ratings
- Cleanliness
-
10.0
- Communication
-
9.3
- Timeliness
-
10.0
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 2
- On Time Delivery
- 2
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 2
- Strong Driver Communication
- 2
- Consistent Tracking
- 1
- Easy to Work With
- 1
- Knowledgeable
- 1
Negative Flags
- Intermittent Tracking
- 1
