HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1391091-kevin-cates-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 18:03 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
KEVIN CATES INC
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (940) 256-3904, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC539498.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC539498 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy GRT49352A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 24, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
0 of 4 · Texas avg 25.1%
2 of 10 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2026 | KS | 2 | 4 | No |
| Sep 1, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jun 30, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 18, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | No |
| Feb 20, 2026 | NM | 3 | 1 | No |
| Feb 18, 2026 | CO | 3 | 3 | Yes |
| Jan 13, 2026 | NM | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 20, 2025 | OH | 3 | 3 | Yes |
| Dec 19, 2024 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Nov 20, 2024 | AR | 3 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Texas average covers 347,522 vehicle and 460,240 driver inspections of all Texas-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
13 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 16 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 38.5% | 4.8% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | 30.8% | 78.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 2 | 23.1% | 11.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 7.7% | 4.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958K2HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| Drivers record of duty status not current Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958F01 | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Following too closely Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLFC | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLFY | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 1 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLI | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Texas column is the mix across all Texas-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | Marianna, FL | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1391091 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC539498 |
| Legal name | KEVIN CATES INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 4 |
| Drivers | 4 |
| Annual mileage | 307,267 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jul 25, 2016) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 1, 2005 · 21 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 10, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about KEVIN CATES INC
What does KEVIN CATES INC's operating authority allow?
MC539498: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about KEVIN CATES INC is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking KEVIN CATES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1391091. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (940) 256-3904, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC539498, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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