Carrier profile · USDOT 2955761 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Donald Cates

DBA Cates Farms · Spavinaw, OK · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) carrier · Since 2016
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, Hay+6 more
4
Power units
3
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
19
Annual miles
9 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
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 1 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 26315.79 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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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
4
Power units
4
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private Property
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayMeatGarbage/RefuseRefrigerated FoodAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOther
Annual mileage
19 mi (2019)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2955761
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Donald Cates
DBA
Cates Farms
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Dec 19, 2016
Last MCS-150
Aug 19, 2020
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
3 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

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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 Donald Cates's USDOT number?

Donald Cates's USDOT number is 2955761.

Is Donald Cates authorized to operate?

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

What is Donald Cates's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Donald Cates's fleet?

4 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 19, 2020.

Where is Donald Cates located?

Donald Cates is located at 3003 N 444, Spavinaw, OK, 74366. Phone: (918) 630-5282.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.