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Carrier profile · USDOT 1391091 · MC539498 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Kevin Cates Inc

Breckenridge, TX · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2005
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding Materials+8 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (940) 256-3904
4
Power units
4
Drivers
8
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
307K
Annual miles
21 yr
Registered
92
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Driver OOS well above average: 25.0% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
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% · 0 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
25.0%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 2 of 8 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal1 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 1.63 per 1M mi
Total inspections
8
Driver inspections
8
Vehicle inspections
2
People injured
1
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2016)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC539498
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Nov 24, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
4
Power units
4
Trucks
4
Tractors owned
5
Trailers owned
4
Drivers
4
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
307,267 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1391091
MC / docket
MC-539498
Legal name
Kevin Cates Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jul 1, 2005
Last MCS-150
Feb 10, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
4 (4)
Hazmat
No
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 Kevin Cates Inc's USDOT number?

Kevin Cates Inc's USDOT number is 1391091 and its docket number is MC539498.

Is Kevin Cates Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Kevin Cates Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 8 roadside inspections and 25.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Kevin Cates Inc's fleet?

4 power units and 4 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 10, 2025.

What insurance does Kevin Cates Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co.

Where is Kevin Cates Inc located?

Kevin Cates Inc is located at 2502 US Hwy 180 East, Breckenridge, TX, 76424. Phone: (940) 256-3904.

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