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Carrier profile · USDOT 2860310 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Cates Contracting

Timberlake, NC · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2016
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightOther
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (336) 364-4609
2
Power units
2
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
—
Annual miles
10 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
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MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightOther
Annual mileage
Not reported

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2860310
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Cates Contracting
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Mar 1, 2016
Last MCS-150
Dec 4, 2017
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (1)
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 Cates Contracting's USDOT number?

Cates Contracting's USDOT number is 2860310.

Is Cates Contracting authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Cates Contracting's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Cates Contracting's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Dec 4, 2017.

Where is Cates Contracting located?

Cates Contracting is located at 820 Victor Chandler Rd, Timberlake, NC, 27583-9160. Phone: (336) 364-4609.

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