Watkins Express Freight Inc
- USDOT
- 804991
- Docket
- MC440782
- Website
- Watkins Express Freight Inc
Updated October 31, 2026
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Claim this profileCarrier Ratings
- Quality of Equipment
-
10.0
- Communication
-
9.7
- Timeliness
-
10.0
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 4
- On Time Delivery
- 4
- Consistent Tracking
- 3
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 3
- Strong Driver Communication
- 3
- Easy to Work With
- 3
- Friendly
- 1
- Easy to Onboard
- 1
- Good Delivery Condition
- 1
- Knowledgeable
- 1
Negative Flags
- Intermittent Tracking
- 1
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Ryan was quick to provide updates when needed. Driver made the delivery on time and had clean bills.
Overview
Watkins Express Freight Inc is a 65-truck interstate dry van carrier in Hopkinsville, KY. Rated 5.0/5 by 6 shippers. Carrier authority active since Oct 2002 (MC440782, USDOT 804991), insurance on file. Lanes: Albany, NY → Louisville, KY; Chicago, IL → Clarksville, TN; Colony, KS → Hopkinsville, KY.
About Watkins Express Freight Inc
Provided by the carrier
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 | 65 | 186 | 0 |
| Leased | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Freight
- General Freight
- Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Building Materials
- Machinery, Large Objects
- Meat
- Commodities Dry Bulk
- Refrigerated Food
- Beverages
- Paper Products
- Construction
Truck Types
- Dry Van
Shipment Types
- Full Truckload
- Less than Truckload
Specialized Services
- Last Mile
- MCS-150 Mileage
- 6,062,629 (2024)
- Electronic Tracking
- 83% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking
Lanes
This information was provided by Watkins Express Freight Inc
Compliance
Authorizations
- FMCSA authority status
- Motor Carrier Active — 10/01/2002 (24 years, 4 weeks)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 13 | 0 | 4.79 | 38% |
| Unsafe Driving | 22 | 6 | 0 | 3.05 | 41.2% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 21 | 13 | 0 | 0.91 | 43% |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Accident Report
| Type | Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crash Reports | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 130 | 1 | 0.77% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 47 | 19 | 40.43% | 22.26% |
Insurance Coverage
- Insurance Type
- BIPD (Primary)
- Company Name
- Sentry Select Insurance Company
- Policy Limit
- $750,000
- Policy Number
- A0158911002
- Effective Date
- 10/01/2026
Reviews
Write a ReviewVerified Broker from New Hampshire
“Full Truckload from Albany, NY to Louisville, KY”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Driver Communication
- Friendly
- Easy to Work With
- Easy to Onboard
This is a dependable carrier. We recently booked a load with them and were very impressed with their great work. The driver was on time. They also used Macropoint for easy tracking. Excellent service—would definitely use again.
- Lanes
- Albany, NY to Louisville, KY
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Verified Broker from Florida
“Full Truckload from Chicago, IL to Clarksville, TN”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
Watkins Express Freight has been a great partner for us on dry van loads. The driver is always on time for pickup and delivery. Carrier communicates well. Tracking is always utilized. They are a reliable carrier, which is why we continue to work with them.
- Lanes
- Chicago, IL to Clarksville, TN
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
Verified Broker from Ohio
“Full Truckload from Colony, KS to Hopkinsville, KY”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Easy to Work With
- Good Delivery Condition
This team is great for your reputation as a brokerage. They will deliver on time and stay on tracking so you can give proper updates. This team has yet to let us down with the numerous loads they have run.
- Lanes
- Colony, KS to Hopkinsville, KY
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Raphael C - Verified Broker
“Reliable Carrier”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 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
- Quality of Equipment
- 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
Carrier Ratings
- Quality of Equipment
-
10.0
- Communication
-
9.7
- Timeliness
-
10.0
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 4
- On Time Delivery
- 4
- Consistent Tracking
- 3
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 3
- Strong Driver Communication
- 3
- Easy to Work With
- 3
- Friendly
- 1
- Easy to Onboard
- 1
- Good Delivery Condition
- 1
- Knowledgeable
- 1
Negative Flags
- Intermittent Tracking
- 1
