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Carrier profile · USDOT 2836609 · MC949196 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James Bates

DBA Bates & Sons Trucking · Johnston, SC · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2016
Authority inactiveNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMotor VehiclesMulch
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (803) 275-7852
1
Power units
1
Drivers
2
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
26K
Annual miles
10 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

No problems found in FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection or crash data.

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
—
National 22.26% · 1 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
2
Driver inspections
2
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC949196
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
1
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 VehiclesMulch
Annual mileage
26,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2836609
MC / docket
MC-949196
Legal name
James Bates
DBA
Bates & Sons Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Jan 7, 2016
Last MCS-150
Jun 19, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (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.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 2 other active USDOTs.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (803) 275-7852

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Frequently asked

What is James Bates's USDOT number?

James Bates's USDOT number is 2836609 and its docket number is MC949196.

Is James Bates authorized to operate?

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

What is James Bates's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is James Bates's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 19, 2025.

Where is James Bates located?

James Bates is located at 2028 Lakeview Dr, Johnston, SC, 29832. Phone: (803) 275-7852.

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