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Carrier profile · USDOT 33644 · MC810991 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Cato Inc

DBA Cato Gas & Oil · Salisbury, MD · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1974
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedLiquids/Gases
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (410) 546-1215
55
Power units
30
Drivers
98
Inspections · 24 mo
2
Crashes · 24 mo
1.1M
Annual miles
52 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
8.3%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 8 of 96 inspections
Driver out-of-service
1.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 98 inspections
Crashes
2
0 fatal0 injury2 tow-away
Crash rate 0.90 per 1M mi
Total inspections
98
Driver inspections
98
Vehicle inspections
96
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (1987)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC810991
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Apr 1, 2012Liability (BIPD) · Zurich American Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
55
Power units
18
Trucks
16
Tractors owned
18
Trailers owned
30
Drivers
30
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Liquids/Gases
Annual mileage
1,110,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
33644
MC / docket
MC-810991
Legal name
Cato Inc
DBA
Cato Gas & Oil
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Apr 29, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
30 (30)
Hazmat
Yes
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 Cato Inc's USDOT number?

Cato Inc's USDOT number is 33644 and its docket number is MC810991.

Is Cato Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Cato Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 98 roadside inspections, a 8.3% vehicle and 1.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 2 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Cato Inc's fleet?

55 power units and 30 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 29, 2026.

What insurance does Cato Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Zurich American Insurance Company.

Where is Cato Inc located?

Cato Inc is located at 1004 Parsons Road, Salisbury, MD, 21801. Phone: (410) 546-1215.

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