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Carrier profile · USDOT 549908 · MC-272307 · Updated Jul 3, 2026
Bates Bros Inc
19 power unitsavg 12.3 yrRegional · 5 statesALTUS, OK88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-272307 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
19Power units
7 observed · MCS-150
8Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.3Avg age (yr)
1999–2022 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 3, 2026
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 33 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1994.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 18 inspections.
USDOT registration3232 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo9.1%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
12.3 yr
Model years 1999–2022 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
32 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1994 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
BATES BROS INC (USDOT 549908) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. effective Apr 12, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 9.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
The carrier received 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 11 vehicle-level and 13 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 3, 2026.
It reports 19 power units and 18 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 10, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jul 14, 2010 in the federal record refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is BATES BROS INC's USDOT number?
BATES BROS INC's USDOT number is 549908, and its motor carrier number is MC-272307.
Is BATES BROS INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 3, 2026, BATES BROS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is BATES BROS INC's safety record?
BATES BROS INC has a 9.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 18 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is BATES BROS INC's fleet?
BATES BROS INC operates 19 power units and 18 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BATES BROS INC based?
BATES BROS INC is based in ALTUS, OK, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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