Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 33644 · MC-810991 · Updated Jun 18, 2026
Cato Inc
DBA CATO GAS & OIL
18 power unitsavg 12 yrRegional · 4 statesSALISBURY, MD94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-810991 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
18Power units
26 observed · MCS-150
21Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.0Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 18, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
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 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 181 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo8.5%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
12 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
CATO INC (USDOT 33644) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 18, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Apr 1, 2012 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 8.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 18, 2026.
The carrier received 96 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 94 vehicle-level and 96 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 18, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 18, 2026.
It reports 18 power units and 30 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 29, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned May 4, 1987 in the federal record refreshed Jun 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is CATO INC's USDOT number?
CATO INC's USDOT number is 33644, and its motor carrier number is MC-810991.
Is CATO INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 18, 2026, CATO INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CATO INC's safety record?
CATO INC has a 8.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 181 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is CATO INC's fleet?
CATO INC operates 18 power units and 30 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CATO INC based?
CATO INC is based in SALISBURY, MD, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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