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Carrier profile · USDOT 522725 · MC1526263 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Alvin Oates

DBA Kellys Towing and Environmental · Nortonville, KY · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1993
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileUnsatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayWrecker
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (270) 676-7000
10
Power units
3
Drivers
6
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
1,208
Annual miles
33 yr
Registered
80
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

Authority and insurance are in order. Unsatisfactory FMCSA safety rating.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating0/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 6 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
6
Driver inspections
6
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Unsatisfactory (1994)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1526263
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Apr 6, 2023Liability (BIPD) · United Financial Casualty Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
10
Power units
10
Trucks
10
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
3
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayWrecker
Annual mileage
1,208 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
522725
MC / docket
MC-1526263
Legal name
Alvin Oates
DBA
Kellys Towing and Environmental
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
May 12, 1993
Last MCS-150
Jul 24, 2025
Safety rating
Unsatisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
3 (3)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Individual

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Alvin Oates's USDOT number?

Alvin Oates's USDOT number is 522725 and its docket number is MC1526263.

Is Alvin Oates authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Alvin Oates's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 6 roadside inspections and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Unsatisfactory.

How big is Alvin Oates's fleet?

10 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jul 24, 2025.

What insurance does Alvin Oates carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with United Financial Casualty Company.

Where is Alvin Oates located?

Alvin Oates is located at 2680 Greenville Rd, Nortonville, KY, 42442. Phone: (270) 676-7000.

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