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JL WATTS EXCAVATING INC

2059 OLD STATE RD · Mainesburg, PA 16932

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #836788
  • USDOT #1340205 USDOT Active
  • 15
    Power Units
  • 10
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

JL WATTS EXCAVATING INC is a Mainesburg, PA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Pennsylvania. This company has 15 truck(s) in their fleet and 10 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-836788 and their USDOT number is 1340205.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/22/2026 · last updated Sep 2, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/22/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 383,780 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Pennsylvania — 23 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 2 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: PA (23), NY (2). Home base: Mainesburg, Pennsylvania.

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.72 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 5.51 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.43 1

Inspection Summary

  • 25
    Total
  • 15
    Clean
  • 10
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 17 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.130B-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 11

  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.51C-BLPWAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
  • 393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
  • 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
JL WATTS EXCAVATING INC
2059 OLD STATE RD
MAINESBURG, PA 16932
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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