Carrier profile · USDOT 592260 · MC296912 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Bruce Cate

DBA Cate Transportation · Stonewall, OK · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1995
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding Materials+13 more
7
Power units
9
Drivers
13
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
419K
Annual miles
31 yr
Registered
92
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS above average: 28.6% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
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
28.6%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 7 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 13 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
13
Driver inspections
13
Vehicle inspections
7
People injured
0
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
MC296912
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Nov 13, 2021Liability (BIPD) · Sentry Select Insurance Company · $750,000
  2. —Cargo · Federal Insurance Co.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
7
Power units
7
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
9
Drivers
9
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionSilica Sand
Annual mileage
418,701 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
592260
MC / docket
MC-296912
Legal name
Bruce Cate
DBA
Cate Transportation
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Mar 2, 1995
Last MCS-150
May 14, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
9 (9)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

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 Bruce Cate's USDOT number?

Bruce Cate's USDOT number is 592260 and its docket number is MC296912.

Is Bruce Cate authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Bruce Cate's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 13 roadside inspections, a 28.6% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Bruce Cate's fleet?

7 power units and 9 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 14, 2026.

What insurance does Bruce Cate carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Sentry Select Insurance Company, plus cargo insurance.

Where is Bruce Cate located?

Bruce Cate is located at 23805 County Rd 3 Drive, Stonewall, OK, 74871. Phone: (580) 235-2885.

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