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Carrier profile · USDOT 3088747 · MC070739 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Gary Cates

DBA Cherry Street Automotive Service · Carmi, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2018
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (618) 382-7165
2
Power units
4
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
9,854
Annual miles
8 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

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

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

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC070739
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jun 9, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
4
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Annual mileage
9,854 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
3088747
MC / docket
MC-70739
Legal name
Gary Cates
DBA
Cherry Street Automotive Service
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jan 22, 2018
Last MCS-150
May 30, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
4 (0)
Hazmat
Yes
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 Gary Cates's USDOT number?

Gary Cates's USDOT number is 3088747 and its docket number is MC070739.

Is Gary Cates authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Gary Cates's safety record?

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

How big is Gary Cates's fleet?

2 power units and 4 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 30, 2025.

What insurance does Gary Cates carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company.

Where is Gary Cates located?

Gary Cates is located at 315 East Cherry Street, Carmi, IL, 62821. Phone: (618) 382-7165.

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