Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 660769 · MC-309580 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
John Cathey
1 power unitavg 8.7 yrLocal · 2 statesTYLER, TX50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-309580 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.7Avg age (yr)
2014–2020 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
USDOT registration2929 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
Crashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.7 yr
Model years 2014–2020 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
29 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1996 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
JOHN CATHEY (USDOT 660769) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from GEICO COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. effective Dec 16, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2 vehicle-level and 2 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 30, 2024.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is JOHN CATHEY's USDOT number?
JOHN CATHEY's USDOT number is 660769, and its motor carrier number is MC-309580.
Is JOHN CATHEY authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, JOHN CATHEY is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is JOHN CATHEY's safety record?
JOHN CATHEY has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 3 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 2 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
How big is JOHN CATHEY's fleet?
JOHN CATHEY operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is JOHN CATHEY based?
JOHN CATHEY is based in TYLER, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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