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Carrier profile · USDOT 2440923 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Kenneth Bates

DBA Bates Disposal · Taft, TN · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) carrier · Since 2013
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGarbage/Refuse
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (202) 521-1493
2
Power units
2
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
—
Annual miles
13 yr
Registered
85
/ 100
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Contact details shared with 2980 other USDOTs: Can mean affiliates or a filing service, but also chameleon carriers. 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 & identity5/20

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

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
2
Power units
2
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private Property
Cargo carried
Garbage/Refuse
Annual mileage
Not reported

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2440923
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Kenneth Bates
DBA
Bates Disposal
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Sep 25, 2013
Last MCS-150
Sep 25, 2013
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
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 2,980 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 · (202) 521-1493

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Kenneth Bates's USDOT number?

Kenneth Bates's USDOT number is 2440923.

Is Kenneth Bates authorized to operate?

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

What is Kenneth Bates's safety record?

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

How big is Kenneth Bates's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 25, 2013.

Where is Kenneth Bates located?

Kenneth Bates is located at 210 Walker Creek Rd, Taft, TN, 38488. Phone: (202) 521-1493.

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