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Carrier profile · USDOT 923072 · MC398368 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Donald L Cates

DBA Cates T0wing & Recovery · Sebree, KY · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2000
Authority inactiveNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMotor Vehicles
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (270) 635-0286
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
10K
Annual miles
25 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
Carrier
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC398368
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liabilityNone
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Equipment

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

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor Vehicles
Annual mileage
10,000 mi (2018)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
923072
MC / docket
MC-398368
Legal name
Donald L Cates
DBA
Cates T0wing & Recovery
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Dec 14, 2000
Last MCS-150
Jun 25, 2018
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

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 Donald L Cates's USDOT number?

Donald L Cates's USDOT number is 923072 and its docket number is MC398368.

Is Donald L Cates authorized to operate?

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

What is Donald L Cates's safety record?

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

How big is Donald L Cates's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 25, 2018.

Where is Donald L Cates located?

Donald L Cates is located at 7193 St RT 56 E Apt C, Sebree, KY, 42455. Phone: (270) 635-0286.

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