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Carrier profile · USDOT 1809996 · MC657659 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Mates Inc

Van Nuys, CA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2008
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMusical Instruments
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (818) 779-0009
6
Power units
10
Drivers
12
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
239K
Annual miles
18 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

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
9.1%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 11 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 12 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
12
Driver inspections
12
Vehicle inspections
11
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
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC657659
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoOn file

Filings on record

  1. Sep 8, 2025Liability (BIPD) · United Financial Casualty Company · $750,000
  2. —Cargo · The Employers' Fire Insurance Co.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
6
Power units
6
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
10
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMusical Instruments
Annual mileage
239,010 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1809996
MC / docket
MC-657659
Legal name
Mates Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 10, 2008
Last MCS-150
Aug 5, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
10 (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.
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 Mates Inc's USDOT number?

Mates Inc's USDOT number is 1809996 and its docket number is MC657659.

Is Mates Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Mates Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 12 roadside inspections, a 9.1% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Mates Inc's fleet?

6 power units and 10 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 5, 2025.

What insurance does Mates Inc carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with United Financial Casualty Company, plus cargo insurance.

Where is Mates Inc located?

Mates Inc is located at 15814 Strathern St, Van Nuys, CA, 91406. Phone: (818) 779-0009.

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