Carrier profile · USDOT 549908 · MC272307 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Bates Bros Inc

Altus, OK · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1994
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry Bulk+3 more
19
Power units
18
Drivers
13
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
1.2M
Annual miles
32 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
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
9.1%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 11 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 13 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal1 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 0.42 per 1M mi
Total inspections
13
Driver inspections
13
Vehicle inspections
11
People injured
1
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2010)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC272307
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Apr 12, 2026Liability (BIPD) · United States Fire Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
19
Power units
19
Trucks
18
Tractors owned
38
Trailers owned
18
Drivers
18
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionCottonseed
Annual mileage
1,178,970 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
549908
MC / docket
MC-272307
Legal name
Bates Bros Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 7, 1994
Last MCS-150
May 10, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
18 (18)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

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 Bates Bros Inc's USDOT number?

Bates Bros Inc's USDOT number is 549908 and its docket number is MC272307.

Is Bates Bros Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Bates Bros Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 13 roadside inspections, a 9.1% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Bates Bros Inc's fleet?

19 power units and 18 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 10, 2026.

What insurance does Bates Bros Inc carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with United States Fire Insurance Company.

Where is Bates Bros Inc located?

Bates Bros Inc is located at 1317 West Broadway, Altus, OK, 73521. Phone: (580) 477-0711.

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