HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/549908-bates-bros-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 03:15 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
BATES BROS INC
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (580) 477-0711, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC272307.
- 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) | MC272307 | Primary | United States Fire Insurance Company Policy 133-7837022 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Apr 12, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
1 of 10 · Oklahoma avg 20.8%
0 of 13 · Oklahoma avg 4.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | OK | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 15, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Feb 20, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Feb 16, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Feb 12, 2026 | OK | 3 | 1 | No |
| Feb 10, 2026 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 21, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Nov 13, 2025 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 21, 2025 | OK | 2 | 1 | No |
| Feb 24, 2025 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Oklahoma average covers 27,935 vehicle and 43,862 driver inspections of all Oklahoma-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
5 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 7 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Oklahoma share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 80.0% | 73.5% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 20.0% | 10.9% |
5 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Axle positioning parts defective/missing Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207A | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2UV | 1 | 0 |
| No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355E | 1 | 0 |
| No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Oklahoma column is the mix across all Oklahoma-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2025 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 549908 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC272307 |
| Legal name | BATES BROS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 19 |
| Drivers | 18 |
| Annual mileage | 1,178,970 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jul 14, 2010) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 7, 1994 · 32 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 10, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherCottonseed
Questions about BATES BROS INC
What does BATES BROS INC's operating authority allow?
MC272307: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about BATES BROS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking BATES BROS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 549908. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (580) 477-0711, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC272307, 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 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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